Product classification
HS code for Glass jars: 7010.90
Glass, carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Classification of glass jars under HS 7010.90
Glass jars are classified under HS code 7010.90 because they are primarily designed for the conveyance or packing of goods. This heading within the Harmonized System specifically addresses glass containers such as carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, and pots that are utilized in commercial or industrial settings to transport or store products. The classification depends on the intended use of the container as a vessel for packaging rather than a household item for serving or table use. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are categorized based on their material composition and their primary function. Since these jars are made of glass and serve as packaging for food, chemicals, or cosmetics, they fall squarely within heading 7010. The subheading 7010.90 acts as a residual category for various glass containers that do not fit into more specific subheadings like those for ampoules or large carboys. It is essential to distinguish these from domestic glassware, as the tariff rates and regulatory requirements for commercial packaging often differ significantly from those for consumer kitchenware.
- Covers
- Glass preserve jars for food packaging
- Cosmetic glass jars for creams and balms
- Pharmaceutical glass jars for powders or tablets
- Industrial glass containers for chemical storage
- Standard glass canning jars used in commercial food production
- Also under 7010.90
- Coca-Cola glass bottles
- Heinz ketchup bottles
- Absolut Vodka bottles
- Mason jars
- Chanel perfume bottles
Codes often confused with 7010.90
Common mistake. Glass jars are frequently misclassified under HS code 7013. This heading covers glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes. The primary distinction is that 7010 is for containers used for the "conveyance or packing of goods" (commercial use), while 7013 is for "domestic use." If a jar is sold as a decorative kitchen canister rather than a vessel for a commercial product, it may be moved to 7013.99. Additionally, laboratory glassware is classified under 7017, which should not be confused with standard industrial jars.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701090 (the code used for glass jars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701090 (the code used for glass jars) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 701090, not only glass jars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.9B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.7B 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.0B 7.1% of world exports
World total: $14.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.8B 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.7B 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $885M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $14.3B 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 codes for glass jars
Brazil splits HS 7010.90 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7010.90.11Glass bottles and carboys over 1 litre
- 7010.90.12Glass jars, flasks and pots over 1 litre
- 7010.90.21Glass bottles, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l
- 7010.90.22Glass jars and flasks, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l
- 7010.90.90Glass containers of 0.33 l or less
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass jars
What is the HS code for Glass jars?
The HS code for Glass jars is 701090 (Glass; carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods). The primary HS code for glass jars used for packing or conveyance is 7010.90.
How do I classify Glass jars for customs?
Glass jars is classified under HS code 701090 — Glass; carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the lids?
If the jars are imported with their lids, they are generally classified together under 7010.90. However, if glass lids are imported separately, they fall under 7010.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass jars (HS 701090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701090 (the code used for glass jars) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($1.7B) and Italy ($1.0B). World exports came to about $14.5B, 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 jars (HS 701090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701090 (the code used for glass jars) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.8B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($1.7B) and Spain ($885M). World imports came to about $14.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Glass jars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701090 for Glass jars 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 jars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 701090 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for glass jars depends on the product's details: 7010.90.11 (Glass bottles and carboys over 1 litre), 7010.90.12 (Glass jars, flasks and pots over 1 litre), 7010.90.21 (Glass bottles, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l), 7010.90.22 (Glass jars and flasks, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l), 7010.90.90 (Glass containers of 0.33 l or less).