Heading 7010

Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials, ampoules and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass

26 declarable lines

Heading 7010 covers glass containers used to convey or pack goods, plus preserving jars and glass closures. It is split first by article type: ampoules, stoppers and lids, pharmaceutical serum bottles and vials, perfume or toilet preparation containers and ground-stopper containers, and other containers. The other-container lines then split by capacity and, for some lines, by mouth outer diameter.

Products in this heading

Empty glass ampoules for injectable medicines
Glass perfume bottles
Glass cosmetic cream jars
Glass serum vials
Glass preserving jars
Glass stoppers and lids
Empty glass bottles for packing liquids
Glass vials for pharmaceutical use

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is an ampoule, a glass closure, a pharmaceutical serum bottle or vial, a perfume or toilet preparation container, or another packing container.
For stoppers, lids and closures, check whether the item is produced by automatic machine because that changes the line and rate.
For perfume or toilet preparation containers and ground-stopper containers, check production method and capacity.
For other containers, use capacity first, then check whether the mouth has an outer diameter of 38 mm or more where that split is listed.
Confirm the item is empty glass packaging or a glass closure, not tableware, laboratory glassware or a mirror.

Often confused with

Drinking glasses and glass tableware
Table, kitchen and toilet glassware is classified outside heading 7010.
Heading 7013
Glass laboratory beakers and flasks
Laboratory, hygienic and pharmaceutical glassware has its own heading.
Heading 7017
Glass mirrors
Mirrors are classified in heading 7009, not as packing containers.
Heading 7009
Glass envelopes for electric lamps
Open glass envelopes for lamps and light sources go in heading 7011.
Heading 7011
Glass beads and imitation pearls
Small glassware and beads are covered by heading 7018.
Heading 7018

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for glass ampoules?

Glass ampoules are classified under 7010.10.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on empty glass perfume bottles?

The rate depends on capacity and production method. For example, perfume containers produced by automatic machine with a capacity over 0.15 liter but not over 0.33 liter are 7010.90.20.30 at 2.5% general (MFN); the other-than-automatic-machine line for the same capacity is 7010.90.30.30 at 5.2% general (MFN).

How do I classify empty glass serum vials?

Serum bottles, vials and other pharmaceutical containers are classified in the 7010.90.05 subheadings by capacity. For capacity not exceeding 0.15 liter, use 7010.90.05.40 at Free general (MFN).

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.