Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, glass in the mass

HS code 700100 covers a wide range of glass products, including cullet (broken glass), waste, and scrap glass. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, as glass is a versatile material used in a variety of applications, from construction and packaging to electronics and renewable energy. The recycling and reuse of glass waste is also an important aspect of this industry, contributing to the circular economy and reducing the environmental impact of glass production.

The production of glass covered under HS code 700100 typically involves the melting of raw materials, such as sand, soda ash, and limestone, in a furnace at high temperatures. The molten glass is then formed into the desired shape, either through manual or automated processes. Cullet, or recycled glass, is often used as a raw material in the production process, reducing the energy and resources required to create new glass.

The main inputs for the glass industry under HS code 700100 include raw materials such as 2505 Silica Sands and 2511 Natural Barium Sulphate (Barytes, as well as various mineral additives and chemicals. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as furnaces, molds, and annealing ovens, as well as a reliable energy source to power the production process.

The primary outputs of the glass industry under HS code 700100 are cullet, waste, and scrap glass, which can be further processed and used as raw materials in the production of a wide range of glass products. These outputs may be consumed by industries such as 7001 Glass and Glassware, 7002 Glass in Balls, Rods, or Tubes, Unworked, and 7003 Cast Glass and Rolled Glass, in Sheets or Profiles, Whether or Not Having an Absorbent, Reflecting or Non-Reflecting Layer, but Not Otherwise Worked.