Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture

HS v2017 Code: 7015

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
70	15	n/a

Code	7015
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	70

Ancestor Codes: Glass and glassware

This Code: Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture

Child Codes: Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked; Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes or the like; Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018); Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked; Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass; Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated

About clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture

HS code 7015 covers a diverse range of glass products used in the manufacture of clocks, watches, and spectacles. These specialized glass components play a crucial role in the global timepiece and optics industries, contributing to the functionality and aesthetics of a wide array of consumer and industrial products. As a key input for numerous downstream applications, the 7015 industry is an integral part of the broader glass and optical goods supply chain, with significant economic implications across various sectors.

Production process

The production of 7015 glass components typically involves a combination of glass-blowing, molding, and precision cutting techniques. Manufacturers begin by melting and shaping raw glass materials, often using specialized molds to create the desired curved, bent, or hollowed forms. These semi-finished products are then carefully inspected and, if necessary, undergo additional processing, such as polishing or edge finishing, to meet the stringent quality and dimensional requirements of their intended applications.

Production inputs

The 7015 industry relies on a steady supply of high-quality raw glass materials, including various types of silica, soda ash, and other mineral additives. Specialized machinery, such as glass-blowing equipment and precision cutting tools, is also essential for the production of these specialized glass components. Additionally, the industry may require access to skilled labor, energy resources, and efficient transportation networks to support the manufacturing and distribution of 7015 products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 7015 industry are the various glass components used in the manufacture of clocks, watches, and spectacles. These include watch crystals, lens blanks for eyeglasses, and other specialized glass shapes and forms. The 7015 industry's outputs are consumed by a range of downstream industries, such as 9101 Watches and clocks and 9003 Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof.

Family tree for clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7015'>7015: Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7001'>7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, glass in the mass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7002'>7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7003'>7003: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7004'>7004: Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7005'>7005: Glass; 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</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7006'>7006: Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7007'>7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7008'>7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7009'>7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7010'>7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, 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</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7011'>7011: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes or the like</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7013'>7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7014'>7014: Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7016'>7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7017'>7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7018'>7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, woven fabrics)</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7020'>7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</a>"]

    B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701510'>701510: Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701590'>701590: Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses</a>"]


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