Glass and glassware (chapter 70): which countries import it

Fact sheet

Code

70

Sector

Construction and Materials

Headings in this chapter

• Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the massHeading 7001
• Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworkedHeading 7002
• Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise workedHeading 7003
• Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise workedHeading 7004
• 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 workedHeading 7005
• Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materialsHeading 7006
• Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glassHeading 7007
• Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glassHeading 7008
• Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrorsHeading 7009
• 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 glassHeading 7010
• Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the likeHeading 7011
• Glass inners for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum vessels.Heading 7012
• Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018)Heading 7013
• Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically workedHeading 7014
• 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 manufactureHeading 7015
• 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 glassHeading 7016
• Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibratedHeading 7017
• 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 diameterHeading 7018
• Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)Heading 7019
• Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70Heading 7020

Trade fairs in this sector

• Mondial du Bâtiment (Batimat, Idéobain e Interclima)
• BAU
• Big 5 Global
• Cevisama
• Construmat – Feria Internacional de la Construcción
• Marmomac, la Fiera del Marmo e della Pietra Naturale

What you need to know before exporting glass

Glass exports are classified into 21 product headings within Chapter 70, each with its own tariff and regulatory pathway. Your first step is to identify which heading matches your product: flat glass, containers, tableware, glass fiber, or raw cullet. The heading determines the tariff rate you'll face in each market.

Tariffs vary by destination and product type. The US, Germany, China, France, and Italy together account for more than half of global glass imports. Spain exports roughly USD 2.6 billion annually to these and other markets. To find the exact duty rate for your product and destination, check the tariff tables in Access2Markets or your customs authority—rates depend on the subheading and on any preferential trade agreement between Spain and the importing country.

Safety standards differ by use. Containers for food or beverage must meet specific weight, thickness, and design rules. Tableware faces stricter requirements in some markets. Architectural or automotive glass may need impact or thermal performance certification. Before shipping, verify the standards for your destination and product type with the importing country's authorities or a customs broker familiar with that market.

Labeling and marking rules apply once the glass reaches the importer's market. Containers often require warning labels, origin marks, or batch codes. The responsibility lies with the importer, but you should confirm these requirements upfront so your buyer knows what to expect when the goods arrive.

Chapter 70 includes both raw materials—cullet for recycling—and finished goods. If you're exporting processed or treated glass, check whether your product requires a specific harmonized code within the chapter, as this affects both tariffs and regulatory compliance.

Common questions about exporting glass