Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005; bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials

HS code 700600 covers a range of processed glass products that are used in various industries, from construction to automotive. These specialized glass products are created by applying various techniques to the base glass materials produced under HS codes 7003, 7004, or 7005. The versatility and unique properties of these processed glass products make them essential components in many applications, contributing to the broader economy.

The main production techniques used for HS code 700600 items include bending, edge-working, engraving, drilling, and enameling. These processes are applied to the base glass materials to create the desired shapes, patterns, and functionalities required for specific end-uses. The precise application of these techniques requires skilled labor and specialized equipment to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 700600 items are the base glass materials covered under HS codes 7003 Glass cast, rolled, drawn or blown, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, 7004 Glass, drawn or blown, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, and 7005 Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked. Additionally, the production process may require specialized tools, machinery, and energy sources to perform the various processing techniques.

The main outputs of HS code 700600 include a wide range of processed glass products, such as bent glass, edge-worked glass, engraved glass, drilled glass, and enameled glass. These processed glass items are used in various applications, including 7009 Glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors, 7010 Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, 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, and 7013 (Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018)).