Product classification
HS code for Water glasses: 7013.37
Glassware, drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
Classification of water glasses under HS 7013.37
Water glasses, intended for table use, are classified under HS code 7013.37. This heading covers glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes. Subheading 7013.37 specifically refers to drinking glasses (other than those of glass-ceramics or lead crystal) that are not stemware. The classification of drinking glasses depends on three main factors: the material (lead crystal vs. soda-lime glass), the design (stemmed vs. non-stemmed), and the intended use. Water glasses are typically non-stemmed tumblers made of soda-lime glass. Under GIR 1, the product is classified based on its physical characteristics as a drinking vessel. It is excluded from heading 7010 (which covers commercial containers like bottles or jars) because it is designed for repeated use at the table rather than for the transport or packing of goods.
- Covers
- Glass tumblers
- Highball glasses
- Juice glasses
- Soda-lime glass drinking cups
- Non-stemmed water vessels for table service
- Pressed or blown glass drinking vessels
- Also under 7013.37
- Libbey tumblers
- Duralex Picardie glasses
- IKEA drinking glasses
- Arcoroc highball glasses
- Anchor Hocking juice glasses
Codes often confused with 7013.37
Common mistake. Water glasses are often misclassified under 7013.28 (Stemware) if they have a foot or pedestal. They are also frequently confused with 7013.33, which is the code for non-stemmed drinking glasses made of lead crystal. To be classified as lead crystal, the glass must contain at least 24% lead monoxide. If the glass is made of glass-ceramics, it must be classified under 7013.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701337 (the code used for water glasses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701337 (the code used for water glasses) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 701337, not only water glasses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $166M 5.2% of world exports
- 3 Egypt $154M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $287M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $169M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $104M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 water glasses
Brazil classifies water glasses under NCM 7013.37.00: HS 7013.37 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about water glasses
What is the HS code for Water glasses?
The HS code for Water glasses is 701337 (Glassware; drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics). The HS code for standard, non-stemmed water glasses is 7013.37.
How do I classify Water glasses for customs?
Water glasses is classified under HS code 701337 — Glassware; drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include plastic water glasses?
No, plastic drinking glasses are classified under Chapter 39 (specifically 3924.10), as HS code 7013.37 is strictly for glassware.
Which countries are the top exporters of water glasses (HS 701337)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701337 (the code used for water glasses) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 55% of world exports), Germany ($166M) and Egypt ($154M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 water glasses (HS 701337)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701337 (the code used for water glasses) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($287M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($169M) and the United Kingdom ($104M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Water glasses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701337 for Water glasses 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 water glasses in Brazil?
In Brazil, water glasses (HS 701337) is classified under NCM 7013.37.00.