Product classification
HS code for Waste 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 waste glass under HS 7001.00
Waste glass is classified under HS code 7001.00. This code is part of Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. The heading 7001.00 specifically includes cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, as well as glass in the mass. The classification is based on the physical state of the glass—being broken, crushed, or otherwise rendered unfit for its original purpose. This material is typically destined for remelting in glass furnaces or for use in abrasive applications, filtration, or construction aggregates. The Harmonized System distinguishes this raw waste material from finished glass products to facilitate the global trade of recyclable materials. It is important to note that this code excludes glass that has been contaminated with radioactive materials or glass from specific electronic sources that fall under different chapters. The classification 7001.00 is essential for the circular economy, allowing for the efficient tracking of glass recycling streams across international borders.
- Covers
- Cullet (broken glass from manufacturing or collection)
- Crushed glass bottles and jars
- Scrap plate glass from window manufacturing
- Broken glassware and laboratory glass (non-hazardous)
- Glass frit and glass in the mass intended for further processing
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8549.11, which covers waste and scrap of primary cells, batteries, and specifically glass from cathode ray tubes (CRT glass). Because CRT glass contains high levels of lead and is considered hazardous electronic waste, it is excluded from 7001.00. Another error is using HS code 2621.90, which covers other slag and ash; while glass can be a component of incinerator ash, pure glass scrap must remain in 7001.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700100 (the code used for waste glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700100 (the code used for waste 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 waste 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 waste glass
Brazil classifies waste 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 waste glass
What is the HS code for Waste glass?
The HS code for Waste 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 waste glass, including cullet and scrap, is 7001.00.
How do I classify Waste glass for customs?
Waste 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 tempered glass scrap?
Yes, broken or scrap tempered glass is classified under 7001.00, provided it is being traded as waste or for recycling.
Which countries are the top exporters of waste glass (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700100 (the code used for waste 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 waste glass (HS 700100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700100 (the code used for waste 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 Waste glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700100 for Waste 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 waste glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, waste glass (HS 700100) is classified under NCM 7001.00.00.