HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7017.10 – Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica
HS code 7017.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glassware, laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica. It is used for quartz beakers, fused silica test tubes, quartz crucibles, silica cuvettes and quartz distillation apparatus.
What HS 7017.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware made from fused quartz or other fused silica. These materials are chosen for their exceptional thermal shock resistance, chemical inertness, high transparency to UV light, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures, making them indispensable in scientific and medical fields. In international trade, these products are imported by research institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, chemical laboratories, and medical device manufacturers. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers with expertise in working with high-purity quartz and silica, often producing precision-engineered items. Key aspects include the purity of the silica, the accuracy of any graduations or calibrations, and the specific design for various laboratory processes like high-temperature reactions, spectroscopy, or sterile handling. The demand is driven by advancements in scientific research, pharmaceutical development, and quality control requirements.
- Covers
- Quartz beakers
- Fused silica test tubes
- Quartz crucibles
- Silica cuvettes
- Quartz distillation apparatus
- Fused silica reaction vessels
- Calibrated quartz pipettes
- Examples
- Corning Pyrex (quartz line)
- Schott Duran (quartz line)
- Heraeus Quartz
- Qsil Fused Quartz
- Saint-Gobain Quartz
Codes often confused with 7017.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other laboratory glassware made from borosilicate glass (701720) if the specific "fused quartz or other fused silica" material is not identified, or with general glass articles (7020) if their specialized laboratory function is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701710 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $60M 21% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $53M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $46M 16% of world exports
World total: $283M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $72M 26% of world imports
- 2 China $18M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $17M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $270M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7017.10
Brazil does not split HS 7017.10: its NCM code is 7017.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7017.10
What is HS code 701710?
HS code 701710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica. This HS code specifically covers laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware made from fused quartz or other fused silica. These materials are chosen for their exceptional thermal shock resistance, chemical inertness, high transparency to UV light, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures, making them indispensable in scientific and medical fields. In international trade, these products are imported by research institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, chemical laboratories, and medical device manufacturers. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers with expertise in working with high-purity quartz and silica, often producing precision-engineered items. Key aspects include the purity of the silica, the accuracy of any graduations or calibrations, and the specific design for various laboratory processes like high-temperature reactions, spectroscopy, or sterile handling. The demand is driven by advancements in scientific research, pharmaceutical development, and quality control requirements.
What products fall under HS code 701710?
Quartz beakers, Fused silica test tubes, Quartz crucibles, Silica cuvettes, Quartz distillation apparatus, Fused silica reaction vessels, Calibrated quartz pipettes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701710?
This code is often confused with other laboratory glassware made from borosilicate glass (701720) if the specific "fused quartz or other fused silica" material is not identified, or with general glass articles (7020) if their specialized laboratory function is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701710 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($60M, 21% of world exports), Mexico ($53M) and the United States ($46M). World exports came to about $283M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 701710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($72M, 26% of world imports), China ($18M) and Singapore ($17M). World imports came to about $270M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 701710 structured?
HS code 701710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701710?
In Brazil, HS code 701710 is NCM 7017.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.