HS Code for Clock glass
Clock glass is classified under HS code 7015.90. This classification is part of Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware, and specifically heading 7015, which deals with glasses for clocks, watches, and spectacles. The code 7015.90 is applied to glass that is curved, bent, hollowed, or similarly shaped, but not optically worked. "Not optically worked" means the glass has not been ground or polished to create specific refractive properties, which distinguishes it from optical lenses. Clock glasses are typically used as protective covers for the dial and hands. They can be made of mineral glass or synthetic materials like acrylic, but when made of glass, they must follow the criteria of being shaped for horological use. If the glass is flat and merely cut to a circular shape without further bending or curving, it may fall under different headings, but 7015.90 is the standard for shaped clock crystals.
Products Included
- Curved glass for wall clocks
- Domed watch crystals
- Bent glass for mantle clocks
- Hollowed glass segments for horology
- Non-corrective curved glass for protective covers
Common Misclassification
A common misclassification is HS code 7005, which covers flat float glass. If the glass has not been curved or bent, it may be viewed as simple sheet glass. Another error is using 9001.90 for optical elements; however, clock glass is generally not considered an optical element because it does not have a corrective function. Additionally, plastic clock covers should be classified under 3926.90 rather than Chapter 70, as Chapter 70 is strictly for glass.
FAQ
What is the HS code for clock glass?
The HS code for curved or bent clock glass that is not optically worked is 7015.90.
What does "not optically worked" mean in this context?
It means the glass has been shaped into a curve or dome but has not been precision-ground to function as a magnifying or corrective lens.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Clock glass?
The HS code for Clock glass is 701590 (Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses).
How do I classify Clock glass for customs?
Clock glass is classified under HS code 701590 — Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Clock glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701590 for Clock glass is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.