Product classification
HS code for Scrap glass: 7001.00
Glass, cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass.
Classification of scrap glass under HS 7001.00
The classification of scrap glass under HS code 7001.00 is determined by the physical state and intended use of the material. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, classification is dictated by the terms of the headings. Heading 7001 explicitly covers cullet and other waste and scrap of glass. Cullet refers to broken glass that is typically collected from manufacturing rejects or post-consumer recycling streams. This material is primarily used as a raw material in glass furnaces because it melts at a lower temperature than virgin raw materials, thereby saving energy. To qualify under this code, the glass must be in the form of fragments, waste, or scrap, or in the mass (vitreous chunks). It is essential that the material is not shaped or worked for a specific purpose. A significant exclusion exists for glass derived from cathode ray tubes (CRTs) or other activated glass, which, due to hazardous components like lead or phosphors, is classified under heading 85.49. The material must be strictly metallic or vitreous waste to remain within Chapter 70.
- Covers
- Broken bottles and jars (cullet)
- Manufacturing waste from flat glass production
- Glass in the mass (irregular chunks)
- Crushed glass for use in abrasives or filtration
- Waste from glassware manufacturing
- Also under 7001.00
- Strategic Materials (glass recycler)
- Ardagh Group (using cullet in production)
- O-I Glass (using cullet)
- local municipal recycling centers
Codes often confused with 7001.00
Common mistake. Scrap glass is frequently misclassified under HS code 7002.10, which covers glass in balls. While both may be raw materials, 7002 requires a specific spherical shape. Another common error is using 85.49 for standard glass scrap; however, 85.49 is reserved for electrical and electronic waste, including CRT glass. Additionally, glass powder is sometimes incorrectly placed here but should be classified under 7001.00 only if it is not processed into a specific abrasive product under 6805.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700100 (the code used for scrap glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700100 (the code used for scrap glass) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 700100, not only scrap glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $131M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $81M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $62M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $640M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $102M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $51M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $47M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $662M 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 scrap glass
Brazil classifies scrap glass under NCM 7001.00.00: HS 7001.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scrap glass
What is the HS code for Scrap glass?
The HS code for Scrap glass is 700100 (Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass). The HS code for scrap glass, including cullet and waste, is 7001.00.
How do I classify Scrap glass for customs?
Scrap glass is classified under HS code 700100 — Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include glass from broken computer monitors?
No, glass from monitors or televisions (CRT glass) is classified under heading 85.49 as electronic waste.
Which countries are the top exporters of scrap glass (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700100 (the code used for scrap glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 21% of world exports), China ($81M) and Belgium ($62M). World exports came to about $640M, 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 scrap glass (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700100 (the code used for scrap glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($51M) and the Netherlands ($47M). World imports came to about $662M, 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 Scrap glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700100 for Scrap glass 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 scrap glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, scrap glass (HS 700100) is classified under NCM 7001.00.00.