HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7017.90 – Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017
HS code 7017.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glassware, laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017. It is used for specimen jars, culture tubes, glass funnels, stirring rods and watch glasses.
What HS 7017.90 covers
This category encompasses a broader range of laboratory, hygienic, and pharmaceutical glassware that does not meet the stringent low thermal expansion criteria of 701720. It includes general-purpose items often made from soda-lime glass or other types where thermal shock resistance is less critical but functionality and hygiene are still important. These goods serve a wide array of users, from educational institutions and general medical practices to smaller industrial labs and even some food processing sectors. Importers are diverse, including distributors for schools, clinics, and various manufacturing industries. Exporters are often large-scale glass manufacturers capable of producing a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Cost-effectiveness for non-specialized uses and a broader product range are key characteristics of trade in this segment.
- Covers
- Specimen jars
- Culture tubes
- Glass funnels
- Stirring rods
- Watch glasses
- Dropping bottles
- Microscope slides
- Cover slips
- Examples
- Fisherbrand general purpose glassware
- Corning culture tubes
- VWR basic lab bottles
- MBL stirring rods
Codes often confused with 7017.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 701720 if the specific thermal expansion properties are not clearly defined or if the glassware is perceived as 'standard' labware. It could also be mistaken for 9018 if it's an integral part of a more complex medical instrument.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701790 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 United States $146M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $119M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $90M 13% of world exports
World total: $684M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $55M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $53M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $788M 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 7017.90
Brazil does not split HS 7017.90: its NCM code is 7017.90.00.
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 7017.90
What is HS code 701790?
HS code 701790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017. This category encompasses a broader range of laboratory, hygienic, and pharmaceutical glassware that does not meet the stringent low thermal expansion criteria of 701720. It includes general-purpose items often made from soda-lime glass or other types where thermal shock resistance is less critical but functionality and hygiene are still important. These goods serve a wide array of users, from educational institutions and general medical practices to smaller industrial labs and even some food processing sectors. Importers are diverse, including distributors for schools, clinics, and various manufacturing industries. Exporters are often large-scale glass manufacturers capable of producing a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Cost-effectiveness for non-specialized uses and a broader product range are key characteristics of trade in this segment.
What products fall under HS code 701790?
Specimen jars, culture tubes, glass funnels, stirring rods, watch glasses, dropping bottles, microscope slides, cover slips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701790?
Often confused with 701720 if the specific thermal expansion properties are not clearly defined or if the glassware is perceived as 'standard' labware. It could also be mistaken for 9018 if it's an integral part of a more complex medical instrument.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($146M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($119M) and the Netherlands ($90M). World exports came to about $684M, 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 701790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($55M) and the Netherlands ($53M). World imports came to about $788M, 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 701790 structured?
HS code 701790 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701790?
In Brazil, HS code 701790 is NCM 7017.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.