Product classification
HS code for Pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical glassware under HS 7017.90
Pharmaceutical glassware that is not used for the conveyance or packing of goods, but rather for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical purposes, is classified under HS code 7017.90. This heading covers glassware specifically designed for scientific or technical use. While 7017.10 and 7017.20 cover fused quartz and glass with low expansion coefficients respectively, 7017.90 serves as the \"other\" category for glassware made from different types of glass or for general laboratory applications. This includes items like beakers, flasks (not for packing), test tubes, and graduated cylinders used in pharmaceutical research or quality control. The classification is determined by the function of the item. If the glassware is intended for use in a laboratory setting for measuring, mixing, or reacting chemicals, it falls under 7017. This is distinct from glass containers used for retail sale or transport. The items in this category are often characterized by their precision, resistance to thermal shock, and chemical neutrality. Pharmaceutical glassware under 7017.90 must meet specific standards for durability and accuracy, reflecting its role in sensitive scientific environments rather than simple storage.
- Covers
- Graduated glass cylinders for lab use
- Glass beakers and boiling flasks
- Glass test tubes
- Glass culture flasks
- Glass stopcocks for laboratory apparatus
- 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. The most common misclassification is with 7010.90, which covers glass bottles and jars used for packing goods. If the glass item is for containing a product for sale, it belongs in 7010; if it is for lab use, it belongs in 7017. Another confusion arises with 9018.90, which covers medical or surgical instruments. If the glassware is a component of a complex medical device, it might be classified in Chapter 90, but standalone glass labware remains in 7017.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701790 (the code used for pharmaceutical glassware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701790 (the code used for pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical glassware
Brazil classifies pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical glassware
What is the HS code for Pharmaceutical glassware?
The HS code for Pharmaceutical 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, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware (not elsewhere specified) is 7017.90.
How do I classify Pharmaceutical glassware for customs?
Pharmaceutical 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.
Does this code include graduated glassware?
Yes, 7017.90 includes pharmaceutical glassware whether or not it is graduated or calibrated, provided it is for laboratory or hygienic use.
Which countries are the top exporters of pharmaceutical glassware (HS 701790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701790 (the code used for pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical glassware (HS 701790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701790 (the code used for pharmaceutical 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 Pharmaceutical glassware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701790 for Pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical glassware in Brazil?
In Brazil, pharmaceutical glassware (HS 701790) is classified under NCM 7017.90.00.