Product classification
HS code for Glass light bulbs: 7011.10
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting.
Classification of glass light bulbs under HS 7011.10
Glass light bulbs, in their unfinished state as open glass envelopes or tubes without any electrical fittings, are classified under HS code 7011.10. This heading is situated within Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. The specific scope of heading 7011 includes glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting, cathode-ray tubes, or the like. The classification is based on the principle that the item is a semi-manufactured product made of glass, intended for a specific use but lacking the essential character of a finished electrical lamp. Once the glass envelope is combined with a filament, electrodes, or a base, it undergoes a change in tariff classification and moves to Chapter 85. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes, as the duty rates and regulatory requirements for raw glass components differ significantly from those for finished electronic goods.
- Covers
- Open glass bulbs for incandescent lamps
- Glass tubes for fluorescent lighting
- Glass envelopes for discharge lamps
- Glass parts for cathode-ray tubes
- Unfinished glass shells for LED bulbs
- Glass tubes for neon signs
- Also under 7011.10
- Philips bulb glass shells
- Osram fluorescent tube glass
- GE Lighting glass components
- Sylvania lamp envelopes
Codes often confused with 7011.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for glass light bulbs is HS code 8539. Heading 8539 is reserved for finished electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps. If the glass bulb has been fitted with a base, filament, or electrodes, it must be classified under 8539. Another potential error is HS code 7013, which covers general glassware; however, 7011 is more specific for lighting envelopes. Additionally, glass shades or covers that do not enclose the light source but merely sit over it are classified under 9405.91 as parts of lamps rather than envelopes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701110 (the code used for glass light bulbs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701110 (the code used for glass light bulbs) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% 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 701110, not only glass light bulbs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.4M 21% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $7.3M 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$3.4M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $6.0M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $5.9M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Slovakia $5.4M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $63M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 light bulbs
Brazil splits HS 7011.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7011.10.10Glass envelopes for discharge and flash lamps
- 7011.10.21Incandescent lamp glass bulbs, 90 mm or less
- 7011.10.29Other incandescent lamp glass envelopes
- 7011.10.90Other glass envelopes for electric lighting
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass light bulbs
What is the HS code for Glass light bulbs?
The HS code for Glass light bulbs is 701110 (Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting). The HS code for glass light bulbs (open envelopes without fittings) is 7011.10.
How do I classify Glass light bulbs for customs?
Glass light bulbs is classified under HS code 701110 — Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include finished LED bulbs?
No, finished LED bulbs are classified under HS code 8539.52. HS code 7011.10 only covers the glass shell or envelope before it is assembled into a functional lamp with electrical components.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass light bulbs (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701110 (the code used for glass light bulbs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.4M, 21% of world exports), Thailand ($7.3M) and Taiwan (about $3.4M). World exports came to about $39M, 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 light bulbs (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701110 (the code used for glass light bulbs) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($6.0M, 9.6% of world imports), Nigeria ($5.9M) and Slovakia ($5.4M). World imports came to about $63M, 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 light bulbs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701110 for Glass light bulbs 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 light bulbs in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 701110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for glass light bulbs depends on the product's details: 7011.10.10 (Glass envelopes for discharge and flash lamps), 7011.10.21 (Incandescent lamp glass bulbs, 90 mm or less), 7011.10.29 (Other incandescent lamp glass envelopes), 7011.10.90 (Other glass envelopes for electric lighting).