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

HS v2017 Code: 701590

About 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

HS code 701590 covers a range of specialized glass products that are used in various industries, particularly in the manufacturing of timepieces, decorative items, and other non-corrective optical components. These products play a crucial role in the global supply chain, supporting the production of a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 701590 typically involves advanced glass-making techniques, such as blowing, molding, and pressing. Manufacturers use specialized equipment and carefully controlled processes to shape the glass into the desired forms, ensuring consistent quality and precision. The production of hollow glass spheres and segments, in particular, requires specialized techniques to maintain the desired shape and thickness.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the items under HS code 701590 include high-quality glass raw materials, such as silica sand, soda ash, and limestone. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery and tools, including glass-blowing equipment, molds, and precision cutting tools. Additionally, the industry may require various auxiliary materials, such as lubricants, protective coatings, and packaging supplies.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 701590 are primarily used as components in the manufacturing of various consumer and industrial goods. These include 911430 Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapter, 900150 Spectacle lenses, other than contact lenses, and 701990 Glass articles, n.e.s.. The industry's outputs also support the production of decorative items, such as vases, figurines, and other glass-based accessories.

Revisions to 701590

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 701590. The most recent 1 version of this code (701590) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 701590 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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>"]
B --> C["<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>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701510'>701510: Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked</a>"]

    

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