Product classification
HS code for Specialty glass products: 7020.00
Glass, articles n.e.c. in chapter 70.
Classification of specialty glass products under HS 7020.00
Specialty glass products that do not fit into specific categories elsewhere in Chapter 70 are classified under HS code 7020.00. This is the 'basket' or residual heading for the entire glass chapter, covering 'Other articles of glass.' Classification here is a matter of exclusion; if a glass item is not for industrial use (7019), laboratory use (7017), domestic glassware (7013), or structural use (7016), it defaults to 7020.00. These products often involve specialized manufacturing processes or niche applications, such as industrial components, decorative elements that aren't 'glassware,' or technical glass items not specifically named. The classification relies on GRI 1, as the heading specifically provides for articles not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.s.i.). It requires a thorough review of the preceding headings to ensure no more specific description applies.
- Covers
- Glass inlays for furniture
- Glass gauges and industrial sight glasses
- Glass protective plates for machines
- Specialized glass floats for fishing nets
- Glass bird baths and garden ornaments
- Also under 7020.00
- Corning Gorilla Glass (raw sheets/components)
- Schott AG laboratory glassware
- Pyrex (Corning) industrial glass
- Murano glass art (specific pieces)
- Hoya Corporation optical blanks
Codes often confused with 7020.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7013 (glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, or office) and 7017 (laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware). Importers often default to 7013 for any decorative glass, but if the item is not for 'domestic' use, 7020.00 may be more accurate. Similarly, technical glass is often pushed into 7017, but that code is strictly for laboratory or medical environments. If a glass component is used in a general industrial machine, 7020.00 is the correct destination. Another error is 7006.00, which is for glass that is merely worked (bent, edged, engraved) but not yet an 'article.'
Top exporters and importers of HS 702000 (the code used for specialty glass products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 702000 (the code used for specialty glass products) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 18% 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 702000, not only specialty glass products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$692M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $547M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $531M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $873M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $601M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $416M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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. 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 specialty glass products
Brazil splits HS 7020.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7020.00.10Glass inners for vacuum flasks
- 7020.00.90Other articles of glass not elsewhere specified
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about specialty glass products
What is the HS code for Specialty glass products?
The HS code for Specialty glass products is 702000 (Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70). Specialty glass products not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule are classified under HS code 7020.00.
How do I classify Specialty glass products for customs?
Specialty glass products is classified under HS code 702000 — Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should I use 7020.00 instead of a specific glass code?
You should use 7020.00 only after confirming that the product does not meet the definitions for mirrors, containers, laboratory glass, or standard household glassware found in headings 7001 through 7019.
Which countries are the top exporters of specialty glass products (HS 702000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 702000 (the code used for specialty glass products) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $692M, 16% of world exports), China ($547M) and Germany ($531M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 specialty glass products (HS 702000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 702000 (the code used for specialty glass products) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($873M, 18% of world imports), China ($601M) and Germany ($416M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 Specialty glass products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 702000 for Specialty glass products 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 specialty glass products in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 702000 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for specialty glass products depends on the product's details: 7020.00.10 (Glass inners for vacuum flasks), 7020.00.90 (Other articles of glass not elsewhere specified).