Glass; ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods

HS code 701010 covers the classification of glass ampoules, a critical component in the packaging and transportation of various goods. These small, sealed glass containers play a vital role in the import/export industry, ensuring the safe and secure delivery of a wide range of products, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics. The production and trade of these ampoules are essential to maintaining the integrity and quality of goods throughout the global supply chain.

Glass ampoules are typically produced through a process of glass blowing or molding. Skilled technicians carefully shape and seal the glass to create the desired size and shape, ensuring a consistent and reliable container. The production process often involves the use of specialized machinery and tools to ensure precision and quality control, as the ampoules must meet strict standards for strength, durability, and sterility.

The primary raw material required for the production of glass ampoules is, of course, high-quality glass. Manufacturers may also utilize various additives and coatings to enhance the ampoules' properties, such as resistance to breakage or chemical compatibility. Additionally, the production process requires specialized equipment, including glass-blowing machines, molds, and annealing ovens to ensure the ampoules are properly tempered and strengthened.

The primary output of HS code 701010 is the glass ampoules themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries that require secure and reliable packaging for their products. These may include the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries, as well as the food and beverage sector. Other related HS codes that may consume the output of 701010 include 300610 Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials, and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters, and 382499 (Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).