Product classification
HS code for Glass vases: 7013.99
Glassware, n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal.
Classification of glass vases under HS 7013.99
Glass vases are classified under HS code 7013.99, which pertains to glassware used for indoor decoration or similar purposes. This heading excludes glass containers used for the conveyance or packing of goods (7010) and laboratory glassware (7017). The classification 7013.99 is used for decorative items that are not made of lead crystal (which would fall under 7013.91). The determination for this code relies on the decorative nature of the object. While a vase might hold water and flowers, its primary role in a commercial and customs context is as an ornament or household article. The material must be glass, and the item must not be specifically mentioned in other subheadings of 7013, such as drinking glasses or kitchenware. This code covers a wide range of manufacturing techniques, including machine-blown, hand-blown, and molded glass. For customs purposes, the distinction between a 'bottle' (7010) and a 'vase' (7013) often depends on whether the item is intended for commercial sale of a product inside it or sold empty as a decorative object.
- Covers
- Decorative flower vases made of soda-lime glass
- Hand-blown glass floor vases
- Colored or tinted glass decorative vessels
- Etched or frosted glass vases (non-lead crystal)
- Opaque glass decorative jars not for packing
- Also under 7013.99
- IKEA glass vases
- H&M Home decorative glass
- Zara Home glass decor
- Kosta Boda art glass
- Murano glass sculptures (non-lead)
Codes often confused with 7013.99
Common mistake. Glass vases are often misclassified under 7010.90, which is for glass bottles and jars used for packing. If the vase resembles a commercial container, customs may question the 7013.99 classification. Another common error is using 7013.91 for vases that are not actually lead crystal (which requires a minimum lead monoxide content of 24%). Vases made of glass-ceramics should be classified under 7013.10 rather than 7013.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701399 (the code used for glass vases), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701399 (the code used for glass vases) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 701399, not only glass vases.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $998M 47% of world exports
- 2 Austria $182M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $88M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $526M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $161M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Austria $80M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 vases
Brazil classifies glass vases under NCM 7013.99.00: HS 7013.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass vases
What is the HS code for Glass vases?
The HS code for Glass vases is 701399 (Glassware; n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal). The HS code for glass vases (other than lead crystal or glass-ceramics) is 7013.99.
How do I classify Glass vases for customs?
Glass vases is classified under HS code 701399 — Glassware; n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are crystal vases under the same code?
No, vases made of lead crystal are classified under HS code 7013.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass vases (HS 701399)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701399 (the code used for glass vases) in UN Comtrade data were China ($998M, 47% of world exports), Austria ($182M) and Germany ($88M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 vases (HS 701399)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701399 (the code used for glass vases) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($526M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($161M) and Austria ($80M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 vases the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701399 for Glass vases 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 vases in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass vases (HS 701399) is classified under NCM 7013.99.00.