Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70

HS v2017 Code: 7020

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
70	20	n/a

Code	7020
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	70

Ancestor Codes: Glass and glassware

This Code: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70

Child Codes: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, glass in the mass; Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked; 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; Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked; 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

About glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70

HS code 7020 covers a diverse range of glass products that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 70 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential materials for a wide array of applications, from construction and automotive to consumer goods and scientific equipment. The versatility and durability of glass make it an indispensable material in many industries, contributing to its significant economic impact.

Production process

The production of glass articles under HS code 7020 typically involves a combination of techniques, including glass blowing, molding, and pressing. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized processes such as tempering, laminating, or coating to impart specific properties to the final products. The precise methods employed depend on the intended use and design of the glass articles being produced.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of glass articles under HS code 7020 include various types of raw materials, such as silica sand, soda ash, and limestone. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized additives, such as metal oxides, to modify the properties of the glass. In addition to raw materials, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including furnaces, molds, and cutting tools, to shape and finish the glass products.

Production outputs

The diverse range of glass articles covered under HS code 7020 includes a wide variety of products, such as laboratory glassware, glass containers, and decorative glass items. These outputs are often consumed by other industries, including 7010 Glass and glassware, 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights, and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included.

Family tree for glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7020'>7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</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/v2017/7015'>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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7017'>7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated</a>"]
A --> S["<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 --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, woven fabrics)</a>"]

    B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/702000'>702000: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</a>"]


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