Product classification
HS code for Glass stoppers: 7010.20
Glass, stoppers, lids and other closures.
Classification of glass stoppers under HS 7010.20
Glass stoppers are classified under HS code 7010.20, which falls within the broader category of glass containers used for the conveyance or packing of goods. This specific subheading is reserved for stoppers, lids, and other closures made of glass. The classification is determined by the primary function of the item as a sealing mechanism for bottles, jars, or similar containers. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 7010 includes glass containers of a kind normally used for commercial conveyance or packing, and their closures. Even if these stoppers are sold separately from the bottles they are intended to seal, they remain classified here because of their specific design and material composition. The classification process involves evaluating whether the glass has been worked beyond simple molding; however, for stoppers, the essential character remains that of a closure regardless of whether the ground-glass surfaces have been polished for a tighter fit. This code is essential for importers of apothecary supplies, beverage packaging, and decorative storage solutions. The material must be predominantly glass to qualify, and the design must clearly indicate its use as a closure for a container.
- Covers
- Ground glass stoppers for apothecary bottles
- Decorative glass lids for storage jars
- Glass plugs for perfume flacons
- Glass closures for wine or spirit bottles
- Standard glass bungs for carboys
- Also under 7010.20
- Waterford crystal stoppers
- Bormioli Rocco glass closures
- Schott laboratory stoppers
- specific wine bottle glass stoppers
Codes often confused with 7010.20
Common mistake. Glass stoppers are frequently misclassified under HS code 7013.99, which covers general decorative glassware. While a stopper may be decorative, its functional nature as a closure for a container dictates classification in 7010.20. Another common error is using HS code 3923.50, which is reserved for stoppers and lids made of plastics. If the stopper is made of laboratory-grade borosilicate glass and is part of a specific scientific apparatus, it might be confused with 7017.90, though 7010.20 remains the primary code for standard container closures.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701020 (the code used for glass stoppers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701020 (the code used for glass stoppers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 701020, not only glass stoppers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $113M 56% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $25M 12% of world exports
- 3 Austria $13M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $201M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $47M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $20M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $246M 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 stoppers
Brazil classifies glass stoppers under NCM 7010.20.00: HS 7010.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass stoppers
What is the HS code for Glass stoppers?
The HS code for Glass stoppers is 701020 (Glass; stoppers, lids and other closures). The HS code for glass stoppers, lids, and other closures is 7010.20.
How do I classify Glass stoppers for customs?
Glass stoppers is classified under HS code 701020 — Glass; stoppers, lids and other closures. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are laboratory glass stoppers classified here?
Standard glass stoppers used for bottles are classified under 7010.20, but specialized stoppers that are integral parts of laboratory glassware may fall under 7017.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass stoppers (HS 701020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701020 (the code used for glass stoppers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($113M, 56% of world exports), Czechia ($25M) and Austria ($13M). World exports came to about $201M, 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 stoppers (HS 701020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701020 (the code used for glass stoppers) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($47M, 19% of world imports), France ($20M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World imports came to about $246M, 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 stoppers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701020 for Glass stoppers 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 stoppers in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass stoppers (HS 701020) is classified under NCM 7010.20.00.