HS Code for Medical glassware

Medical glassware is classified under HS code 7017.90. This heading covers laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated. The 7017.90 subheading is a residual category for glassware made of glass types other than fused quartz or other fused silica (7017.10) or glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5x10^-6 per Kelvin (7017.20). This includes items like glass tubes, beakers, flasks, and specialized pharmaceutical containers that are designed for laboratory or medical environments. The classification is determined by the intended use (laboratory/hygienic) and the chemical composition of the glass. It excludes general-purpose glass containers used for the conveyance or packing of goods, which are found in heading 70.10. To qualify for 7017.90, the glassware must exhibit characteristics suitable for scientific or medical work, such as resistance to chemical corrosion or the ability to withstand thermal shock, even if it does not meet the strict expansion limits of 7017.20.

Products Included

• Glass beakers and flasks for laboratory use
• Graduated glass cylinders
• Glass petri dishes
• Pharmaceutical glass vials (laboratory grade)
• Glass pipettes and burettes

Common Misclassification

Medical glassware is often misclassified under 7010.90, which covers glass bottles and jars used for the commercial conveyance or packing of goods. The distinction lies in whether the glass is for laboratory/hygienic use (7017) or for general transport (7010). It is also confused with 7017.10, which is strictly for glassware made of fused quartz or silica.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Medical glassware?

The HS code for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware not made of fused quartz or low-expansion glass is 7017.90.

Are glass syringes classified under this code?

No, glass syringes are specifically classified under HS code 9018.31 as medical instruments, rather than general laboratory glassware.