Product classification
HS code for Lamp glass envelopes: 7011.10
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting.
Classification of lamp glass envelopes under HS 7011.10
HS code 7011.10 is specifically designated for glass envelopes, including bulbs and tubes, that are open and intended for electric lighting but do not yet contain any fittings. This classification is governed by the notes in Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. The primary reason for this classification is the unfinished state of the product. Under the Harmonized System, glass envelopes that have been blown or molded into shape but lack internal components such as filaments, electrodes, or gases are treated as glass articles rather than electrical components. Once these glass envelopes are fitted with electrical components, they transition to Chapter 85. The distinction is critical for manufacturers who produce the glass shells as raw materials for lamp assembly plants. The code 7011.10 specifically targets those used for electric lighting, distinguishing them from envelopes used for cathode-ray tubes or similar vacuum tubes. The glass must be in the form of a bulb or tube and must be open, meaning it has not been sealed with the internal lighting mechanism. This code also includes glass parts of such envelopes, such as the neck or the flare, provided they are not yet fitted with metal or electrical parts.
- Covers
- Clear glass bulbs for incandescent lamps (without filaments)
- Frosted glass tubes for fluorescent lighting (without electrodes)
- Blown glass envelopes for LED filament bulbs
- Glass flares and exhausts for lamp manufacturing
- Open glass tubes for neon lighting
- 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 occurs with HS code 8539, which covers finished electric filament or discharge lamps. Importers often confuse the glass shell with the finished bulb. However, 8539 requires the presence of electrical fittings. Another common error is using 9405.91, which covers glass parts of lamps and lighting fittings. The distinction here is that 9405.91 is for finished glass parts like shades or globes that are ready to be attached to a lamp, whereas 7011.10 is for the technical glass envelope that will eventually house the light-producing element. Additionally, glass envelopes for non-lighting purposes, such as those for laboratory use, should be classified under 7017.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701110 (the code used for lamp glass envelopes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701110 (the code used for lamp glass envelopes) 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 lamp glass envelopes.
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 lamp glass envelopes
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 lamp glass envelopes
What is the HS code for Lamp glass envelopes?
The HS code for Lamp glass envelopes is 701110 (Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting). The HS code for open glass envelopes and bulbs without fittings for electric lighting is 7011.10.
How do I classify Lamp glass envelopes for customs?
Lamp glass envelopes 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.
What is the difference between 7011.10 and 9405.91?
7011.10 is for the technical glass shell (bulb/tube) that is unfinished and without fittings, while 9405.91 is for finished glass parts of lamps such as decorative globes, shades, or diffusers.
Which countries are the top exporters of lamp glass envelopes (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701110 (the code used for lamp glass envelopes) 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 lamp glass envelopes (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701110 (the code used for lamp glass envelopes) 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 Lamp glass envelopes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701110 for Lamp glass envelopes 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 lamp glass envelopes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 701110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for lamp glass envelopes 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).