Product classification
HS code for Custom glass items: 7020.00
Glass, articles n.e.c. in chapter 70.
Classification of custom glass items under HS 7020.00
Custom glass items are classified under HS code 7020.00, which serves as a residual category for glass articles not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.c.) within Chapter 70. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6. When a glass product does not meet the specific criteria for other headings—such as laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware (7017), glass envelopes for bulbs (7011), or glassware used for table, kitchen, toilet, or office purposes (7013)—it is relegated to 7020.00. This code is essential for custom-engineered glass components that serve unique industrial or decorative functions that do not align with standard consumer or technical categories. The classification depends heavily on the manufacturing process and the final application of the glass, ensuring that specialized glass products have a designated place in international trade statistics. Because 7020.00 is a catch-all category, it requires clear documentation to prove that the item does not fit into more specific headings. Customs authorities often scrutinize these items to ensure they are not misdeclared to avoid higher duties associated with consumer glassware or specialized technical glass.
- Covers
- Custom glass trophies and awards
- Industrial glass components not for machinery
- Glass floats for fishing nets
- Glass liners for vacuum flasks
- Non-medical glass eyes
- Specialized glass signage
- Also under 7020.00
- Corning Gorilla Glass (raw sheets/components)
- Schott AG laboratory glassware
- Pyrex (Corning) industrial glass
- Murano glass art (specific pieces)
- Hoya Corporation optical blanks
Codes often confused with 7020.00
Common mistake. Custom glass items are frequently misclassified under HS code 7013, which covers glassware for table, kitchen, or indoor decoration. The distinction lies in the primary use; if the item is a unique industrial component, 7020.00 is correct. Another common error is using 7017 for laboratory glass, which is only for glass specifically designed for scientific or hygienic use. Additionally, glass parts for machinery should often be classified in Section XVI (Chapters 84 and 85) rather than Chapter 70.
Top exporters and importers of HS 702000 (the code used for custom glass items), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 702000 (the code used for custom glass items) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 702000, not only custom glass items.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$692M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $547M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $531M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $873M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $601M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $416M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for custom glass items
Brazil splits HS 7020.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7020.00.10Glass inners for vacuum flasks
- 7020.00.90Other articles of glass not elsewhere specified
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about custom glass items
What is the HS code for Custom glass items?
The HS code for Custom glass items is 702000 (Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70). The HS code for custom glass items not specified elsewhere is 7020.00.
How do I classify Custom glass items for customs?
Custom glass items is classified under HS code 702000 — Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 7013 and 7020?
Use 7013 for items intended for domestic or decorative use (like vases or bowls). Use 7020 for industrial or specialized items that do not fit any other glass category.
Which countries are the top exporters of custom glass items (HS 702000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 702000 (the code used for custom glass items) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $692M, 16% of world exports), China ($547M) and Germany ($531M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 custom glass items (HS 702000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 702000 (the code used for custom glass items) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($873M, 18% of world imports), China ($601M) and Germany ($416M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Custom glass items the same in all countries?
The base HS code 702000 for Custom glass items is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for custom glass items in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 702000 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for custom glass items depends on the product's details: 7020.00.10 (Glass inners for vacuum flasks), 7020.00.90 (Other articles of glass not elsewhere specified).