Product classification
HS code for Glass cullet: 7001.00
Glass, cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass.
Classification of glass cullet under HS 7001.00
HS code 7001.00 is the primary classification for glass cullet and other waste and scrap of glass. This code is unique because it covers glass in its most basic, non-manufactured form intended for recycling or remelting. Cullet consists of broken glassware, waste glass from the manufacturing process, or glass that has been crushed into small fragments. The essential characteristic for classification under 7001.00 is that the glass is no longer fit for its original purpose and is being treated as a raw material for the production of new glass products. It is important to note that this heading excludes glass that has been processed into frit or powders for ceramic use, as well as glass recovered from specific hazardous sources like cathode ray tubes, which are now classified under Chapter 85 to account for environmental regulations regarding electronic waste. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1 as the heading specifically names cullet and waste. This material is vital for the glass industry as it lowers the melting temperature in furnaces, thereby reducing energy consumption during the production of new glass containers or fiberglass.
- Covers
- Broken glass bottles and jars
- Manufacturing scrap from flat glass production
- Crushed glass for recycling purposes
- Glass waste from broken windows (non-laminated)
- Glass cullet sorted by color (flint, amber, green)
- Also under 7001.00
- Strategic Materials (glass recycler)
- Ardagh Group (using cullet in production)
- O-I Glass (using cullet)
- local municipal recycling centers
Codes often confused with 7001.00
Common mistake. Glass cullet is often confused with HS code 3207.40, which covers glass frit and other glass in the form of powder, granules, or flakes used in ceramics. The distinction lies in the intent and processing; cullet is scrap for remelting, while frit is a prepared material for glazes. Another common error is using 7001.00 for waste from cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which must be classified under 8549.11 or 8549.12 depending on the jurisdiction and specific waste regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700100 (the code used for glass cullet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700100 (the code used for glass cullet) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 700100, not only glass cullet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $131M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $81M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $62M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $640M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $102M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $51M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $47M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $662M 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 cullet
Brazil classifies glass cullet under NCM 7001.00.00: HS 7001.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass cullet
What is the HS code for Glass cullet?
The HS code for Glass cullet is 700100 (Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass). The HS code for glass cullet and other waste and scrap of glass is 7001.00.
How do I classify Glass cullet for customs?
Glass cullet is classified under HS code 700100 — Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 7001.00 include glass beads?
No, glass beads are classified under 7018.10 as they are finished articles, not waste or scrap for remelting.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass cullet (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700100 (the code used for glass cullet) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 21% of world exports), China ($81M) and Belgium ($62M). World exports came to about $640M, 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 cullet (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700100 (the code used for glass cullet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($51M) and the Netherlands ($47M). World imports came to about $662M, 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 cullet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700100 for Glass cullet 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 cullet in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass cullet (HS 700100) is classified under NCM 7001.00.00.