Product classification
HS code for Laboratory beakers: 7017.20
Glassware, laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C.
Classification of laboratory beakers under HS 7017.20
Laboratory beakers are classified under HS code 7017.20 because they are specialized glassware designed for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical use. A critical requirement for this classification is the glass's thermal properties: it must have a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10^-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0 to 300 degrees Celsius. This technical specification usually points to borosilicate glass, which is essential for laboratory work due to its ability to withstand significant thermal shock and chemical erosion. The classification applies to beakers of all shapes and sizes, including low-form (Griffin) and tall-form (Berzelius) beakers, whether they are graduated with volume markings or not. By placing these items in 7017.20, the Harmonized System separates scientific-grade glassware from general-purpose glass containers used in kitchens or for decorative purposes, which are found in Chapter 70 but under different headings.
- Covers
- Borosilicate glass beakers
- Graduated laboratory beakers
- Tall-form and low-form glass beakers
- Pharmaceutical glass containers for mixing
- Also under 7017.20
- Pyrex beakers
- Duran laboratory bottles
- Schott glassware
- Kimble Chase pipettes
Codes often confused with 7017.20
Common mistake. Laboratory beakers are often misclassified under 7017.10 (fused quartz or silica) or 7017.90 (other laboratory glassware). The critical factor is the expansion coefficient. If the glass is standard soda-lime glass, it might even be incorrectly placed in 7013, which covers glassware for table or kitchen use. However, 7017 is strictly reserved for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701720 (the code used for laboratory beakers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701720 (the code used for laboratory beakers) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 701720, not only laboratory beakers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $152M 36% of world exports
- 2 United States $64M 15% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $39M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $423M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $62M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $48M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $37M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 laboratory beakers
Brazil classifies laboratory beakers under NCM 7017.20.00: HS 7017.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about laboratory beakers
What is the HS code for Laboratory beakers?
The HS code for Laboratory beakers is 701720 (Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C). Laboratory beakers made of low-expansion glass (borosilicate) are classified under HS code 7017.20.
How do I classify Laboratory beakers for customs?
Laboratory beakers is classified under HS code 701720 — Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can plastic beakers use this code?
No, HS code 7017 is specifically for glassware. Plastic beakers would be classified under Chapter 39, likely under HS code 3926.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of laboratory beakers (HS 701720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701720 (the code used for laboratory beakers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($152M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($64M) and Sweden ($39M). World exports came to about $423M, 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 laboratory beakers (HS 701720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701720 (the code used for laboratory beakers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($62M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($48M) and China ($37M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 Laboratory beakers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701720 for Laboratory beakers 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 laboratory beakers in Brazil?
In Brazil, laboratory beakers (HS 701720) is classified under NCM 7017.20.00.