Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)

HS v2017 Code: 700210

About glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)

HS code 700210 covers the classification of unworked glass in the form of balls, excluding microspheres. This industry is a crucial component of the broader glass manufacturing sector, which plays a vital role in various industries, from construction and automotive to electronics and consumer goods. The production of unworked glass balls is an essential step in the supply chain, providing a raw material for further processing and the creation of a wide range of glass products.

Production process

The production of unworked glass balls typically involves the melting of raw materials, such as sand, soda ash, and limestone, in a high-temperature furnace. The molten glass is then formed into spherical shapes through a process of controlled cooling and shaping. This process ensures the consistent quality and size of the glass balls, which are then sorted and packaged for distribution to various manufacturers and industries.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of unworked glass balls under HS code 700210 include high-purity silica sand, soda ash, limestone, and other mineral additives. Additionally, specialized furnaces, molds, and cooling equipment are necessary to facilitate the melting, shaping, and solidification of the glass. The availability and cost-effectiveness of these raw materials and production equipment are critical factors in the competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 700210 is unworked glass balls, which are then used as a raw material in the production of a wide range of glass products. These glass balls may be further processed and incorporated into 701820 Glass microspheres, not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, 701910 (Glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics)), or 701990 (Glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics), other than glass fibers and articles thereof), among other HS codes.

Revisions to 700210

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 700210. The most recent 1 version of this code (700210) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 700210 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7002'>7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/700210'>700210: Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/700220'>700220: Glass; unworked, in rods</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/700231'>700231: Glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/700232'>700232: Glass; unworked, tubes, of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/700239'>700239: Glass; unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C, not fused quartz or other fused silica</a>"]

    

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