Product classification
HS code for Glass balls: 7002.10
Glass, unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018).
Classification of glass balls under HS 7002.10
Glass balls in an unworked state are classified under HS code 7002.10. This heading is part of Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware, and specifically heading 7002, which addresses glass in balls, rods, or tubes that have not been further worked. To fall under this classification, the glass balls must be in their primary form, typically produced by casting or molding, and must not have undergone subsequent processing such as grinding, polishing, or being turned into finished articles. These balls are often used as raw materials for further manufacturing or as grinding media in industrial mills. The classification excludes glass microspheres (which are under 7018) and finished glass marbles used as toys. The essential characteristic for 7002.10 is the "unworked" status, meaning they are semi-finished industrial inputs.
- Covers
- Solid glass balls, unworked
- Hollow glass balls, unworked
- Rough-cast glass spheres for industrial use
- Glass balls used as raw material for fiber production
- Unpolished glass spheres for grinding media
- Also under 7002.10
- Potters Industries (some larger balls)
- specific industrial glass suppliers
- scientific glass manufacturers
- specialized abrasive manufacturers
Codes often confused with 7002.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7018.20, which covers glass microspheres. Microspheres are distinguished by their extremely small diameter (usually less than 1mm). Another common error is 9503.00, which covers toy marbles. If the glass balls are intended for play, they must be classified in Chapter 95. Additionally, if the glass balls have been precision-ground or polished for use as bearings, they may be classified under 8482.91 as balls for bearings. HS code 7002.10 is strictly for unworked, non-toy, non-microsphere glass spheres.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700210 (the code used for glass balls), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700210 (the code used for glass balls) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 700210, not only glass balls.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $16M 34% of world exports
- 2 United States $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $10M 22% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $8.2M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $4.0M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Japan $3.1M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $44M 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 glass balls
Brazil classifies glass balls under NCM 7002.10.00: HS 7002.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass balls
What is the HS code for Glass balls?
The HS code for Glass balls is 700210 (Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)). The HS code for unworked glass balls is 7002.10. If they are worked or intended for specific uses like toys, the code changes.
How do I classify Glass balls for customs?
Glass balls is classified under HS code 700210 — Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are decorative glass marbles classified here?
No. Decorative marbles or those used as toys are classified under 9503.00. Glass balls under 7002.10 are industrial raw materials or unworked semi-products.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass balls (HS 700210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700210 (the code used for glass balls) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16M, 34% of world exports), the United States ($11M) and China ($10M). World exports came to about $48M, 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 glass balls (HS 700210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700210 (the code used for glass balls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.2M, 19% of world imports), France ($4.0M) and Japan ($3.1M). World imports came to about $44M, 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 Glass balls the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700210 for Glass balls 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 glass balls in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass balls (HS 700210) is classified under NCM 7002.10.00.