Heading 7017

Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated

5 declarable lines

Heading 7017 covers laboratory, hygienic and pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated. It is split first by glass material: fused quartz or other fused silica, low-expansion glass, and other glass. Microscope slides and micro cover glasses have their own line within the other glass group.

Products in this heading

Quartz reactor tubes and holders for semiconductor diffusion and oxidation furnaces
Other fused quartz or fused silica laboratory ware
Low-expansion glass laboratory ware, such as borosilicate lab glass
Microscope slides
Micro cover glasses
Laboratory beakers, flasks and test tubes
Graduated cylinders and pipettes
Hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware for laboratory use

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the article is laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware rather than packaging, tableware or construction glass.
Check whether the glass is fused quartz or other fused silica; this controls the 7017.10 lines.
If it is not fused silica, check whether the glass has a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin from 0 C to 300 C.
For other glass, check whether the item is a microscope slide or micro cover glass before using the residual other line.
Use the specific article description and the material facts to choose between the declarable lines.

Often confused with

Glass bottles, vials and ampoules for packing or conveying goods
These are containers of a kind used for conveyance or packing.
Heading 7010
Glass drinking glasses, kitchen glassware and tableware
These are table, kitchen or similar glassware, not laboratory ware.
Heading 7013
Glass mirrors
Mirrors are classified in heading 7009.
Heading 7009
Glass envelopes for lamps and light sources
Envelopes without fittings for lamps or light sources go to heading 7011.
Heading 7011
Toughened or laminated safety glass
Safety glass is classified in heading 7007.
Heading 7007

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for quartz reactor tubes for semiconductor furnaces?

Quartz reactor tubes and holders designed for insertion into diffusion and oxidation furnaces for semiconductor wafer production are classified under 7017.10.30.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

What is the duty on other fused quartz laboratory glassware?

Other fused quartz or other fused silica laboratory glassware is classified under 7017.10.60.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.6%.

How do I classify microscope slides and micro cover glasses?

Microscope slides and micro cover glasses are classified under 7017.90.10.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

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.