HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7017.20 – Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C
HS code 7017.20 is the 6-digit subheading for glassware, laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C. It is used for borosilicate beakers, erlenmeyer flasks, graduated pipettes, volumetric flasks and distillation apparatus.
What HS 7017.20 covers
This specific classification covers high-quality glassware designed for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical applications, distinguished by its low linear coefficient of thermal expansion (not exceeding 5 x 10^-6 per Kelvin between 0-300 degrees C). This property is crucial for items requiring exceptional thermal shock resistance and precise measurement accuracy, such as borosilicate glass. These goods are vital for scientific research, medical diagnostics, and drug manufacturing, where reliability and safety are paramount. Key importers include research institutions, universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical manufacturers globally. Exporters are typically specialized glass manufacturers known for their precision engineering and material science expertise. Understanding the specific thermal properties and calibration standards is essential for trade in this category, as it directly impacts the integrity of experiments and processes.
- Covers
- Borosilicate beakers
- Erlenmeyer flasks
- Graduated pipettes
- Volumetric flasks
- Distillation apparatus
- Test tubes
- Petri dishes
- Burettes
- Examples
- Pyrex beakers
- Duran laboratory bottles
- Schott glassware
- Kimble Chase pipettes
Codes often confused with 7017.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 701790 (other lab glassware) if the specific low thermal expansion coefficient is not explicitly met or documented. It might also be mistaken for 382200 if the glassware is pre-filled with diagnostic reagents.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701720 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 Germany $152M 36% of world exports
- 2 United States $64M 15% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $39M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $423M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $62M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $48M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $37M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 7017.20
Brazil does not split HS 7017.20: its NCM code is 7017.20.00.
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 7017.20
What is HS code 701720?
HS code 701720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C. This specific classification covers high-quality glassware designed for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical applications, distinguished by its low linear coefficient of thermal expansion (not exceeding 5 x 10^-6 per Kelvin between 0-300 degrees C). This property is crucial for items requiring exceptional thermal shock resistance and precise measurement accuracy, such as borosilicate glass. These goods are vital for scientific research, medical diagnostics, and drug manufacturing, where reliability and safety are paramount. Key importers include research institutions, universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical manufacturers globally. Exporters are typically specialized glass manufacturers known for their precision engineering and material science expertise. Understanding the specific thermal properties and calibration standards is essential for trade in this category, as it directly impacts the integrity of experiments and processes.
What products fall under HS code 701720?
Borosilicate beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated pipettes, volumetric flasks, distillation apparatus, test tubes, petri dishes, burettes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701720?
This code can be confused with 701790 (other lab glassware) if the specific low thermal expansion coefficient is not explicitly met or documented. It might also be mistaken for 382200 if the glassware is pre-filled with diagnostic reagents.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701720 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($152M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($64M) and Sweden ($39M). World exports came to about $423M, 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 701720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701720 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($62M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($48M) and China ($37M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 701720 structured?
HS code 701720 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701720?
In Brazil, HS code 701720 is NCM 7017.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.