Product classification
HS code for Lighting glass tubes: 7011.10
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting.
Classification of lighting glass tubes under HS 7011.10
HS code 7011.10 applies to glass envelopes, including bulbs and tubes, that are open and intended for electric lighting but do not yet contain any internal fittings or electrical components. This classification is strictly for the raw glass component before it is transformed into a finished lamp. The glass must be unworked in terms of electrical assembly; it may be shaped or cut to size, but the addition of filaments, electrodes, or gases would shift the classification to Chapter 85. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, and heading 7011 specifically addresses glass envelopes for electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes, or similar items. Subheading 7011.10 is reserved for those intended for electric lighting, ensuring a clear distinction between lighting components and glass used for other technical or decorative purposes. The material must be clear, frosted, or colored glass, provided it remains an open envelope without any metal caps or electrical connections attached.
- Covers
- Open glass tubes for fluorescent lamps
- Glass bulbs for incandescent lights (without filaments)
- Glass envelopes for halogen lamps
- Clear glass sleeves for UV lamps
- Blown glass shapes for decorative electric bulbs
- 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. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. This code is often confused with HS code 8539.90, which covers parts of lamps. The distinction lies in the state of the glass; if the glass has any fittings or is part of a completed lamp assembly, it belongs in Chapter 85. Furthermore, laboratory glass tubes are often incorrectly placed here but should be under HS code 7017.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701110 (the code used for lighting glass tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701110 (the code used for lighting glass tubes) 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 lighting glass tubes.
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 lighting glass tubes
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 lighting glass tubes
What is the HS code for Lighting glass tubes?
The HS code for Lighting glass tubes 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 tubes for electric lighting is 7011.10.
How do I classify Lighting glass tubes for customs?
Lighting glass tubes 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.
Can finished fluorescent tubes use this code?
No, finished fluorescent tubes that contain gas and electrodes are classified under HS code 8539.31. Code 7011.10 is only for the empty glass shell.
Which countries are the top exporters of lighting glass tubes (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701110 (the code used for lighting glass tubes) 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 lighting glass tubes (HS 701110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701110 (the code used for lighting glass tubes) 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 Lighting glass tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701110 for Lighting glass tubes 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 lighting glass tubes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 701110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for lighting glass tubes 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).