Product classification
HS code for Laboratory glassware: 7017.90
Glassware, laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017.
Classification of laboratory glassware under HS 7017.90
HS code 7017.90 covers laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware that is not specifically listed in other subheadings of 7017. The classification is based on the specialized nature of the glass, which is often borosilicate or another type of glass with a low coefficient of thermal expansion. This allows the glassware to withstand rapid temperature changes and corrosive chemicals. Heading 7017 is unique because it includes glassware that may be graduated or calibrated for precise measurement, a feature rarely found in standard commercial glass containers. The .90 subheading is used for a diverse array of scientific tools that do not fall under fused quartz or other silica-based glass (7017.10) or glass with specific expansion coefficients (7017.20). To be classified here, the item must be clearly intended for laboratory use, often evidenced by its shape or its specialized fittings. This code ensures that scientific instruments are distinguished from ordinary glass bottles or kitchenware during the importation process.
- Covers
- Glass beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks
- Glass test tubes and culture tubes
- Graduated glass cylinders and pipettes
- Glass petri dishes and microscope slides
- Glass burettes and stopcocks
- Also under 7017.90
- Fisherbrand general purpose glassware
- Corning culture tubes
- VWR basic lab bottles
- MBL stirring rods
Codes often confused with 7017.90
Common mistake. Laboratory glassware is often misclassified under 7010.90, which covers glass carboys, bottles, and flasks used for the conveyance or packing of goods. The distinction is that 7017 is for glassware used in a lab setting for experiments, while 7010 is for commercial packaging. Another error is 9027, which covers the actual analytical instruments that might contain glass parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701790 (the code used for laboratory glassware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701790 (the code used for laboratory glassware) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 701790, not only laboratory glassware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $146M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $119M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $90M 13% of world exports
World total: $684M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $55M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $53M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $788M 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 glassware
Brazil classifies laboratory glassware under NCM 7017.90.00: HS 7017.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about laboratory glassware
What is the HS code for Laboratory glassware?
The HS code for Laboratory glassware is 701790 (Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017). The HS code for laboratory glassware is 7017.90, provided it is not made of fused quartz or glass with a specific low expansion coefficient.
How do I classify Laboratory glassware for customs?
Laboratory glassware is classified under HS code 701790 — Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is graduated glassware classified differently?
No, HS code 7017 specifically includes glassware whether or not it is graduated or calibrated, as long as it is for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical use.
Which countries are the top exporters of laboratory glassware (HS 701790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701790 (the code used for laboratory glassware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($146M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($119M) and the Netherlands ($90M). World exports came to about $684M, 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 glassware (HS 701790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701790 (the code used for laboratory glassware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($55M) and the Netherlands ($53M). World imports came to about $788M, 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 glassware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701790 for Laboratory glassware 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 glassware in Brazil?
In Brazil, laboratory glassware (HS 701790) is classified under NCM 7017.90.00.