HS Code for Glass Bottles
Glass bottles used to pack or convey goods are classified under heading 7010 of the HTSUS, which covers carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, vials, ampoules and other glass containers, along with their glass stoppers and lids. Within the heading, the subheading usually turns on what the bottle is for (pharmaceutical containers, perfume and toiletry bottles, or general containers), then on capacity and mouth size. Most general-purpose and pharmaceutical glass bottles carry a general rate of Free, while perfume and cosmetic bottles and separately imported glass closures run around 2.5% to 5.2%. Identifying the intended use and the capacity is the first step in exploring the most appropriate subheading.
HTS Codes for Glass Bottles
| HTS Code | Description | Duty Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7010.10.00.00 | Ampoules of glass Sealed single-dose glass ampoules, typically used to pack injectable pharmaceuticals | Free |
| 7010.90.05.20 | Serum bottles, vials and other pharmaceutical containers of glass, capacity over 0.33 liter but not over 1 liter Glass pharmaceutical bottles and vials in the mid-size range (for example infusion and medicine bottles) | Free |
| 7010.90.05.40 | Serum bottles, vials and other pharmaceutical containers of glass, capacity not over 0.15 liter Small glass serum vials and pharmaceutical bottles up to 150 ml | Free |
| 7010.90.20.40 | Glass containers for perfume or other toilet preparations, produced by automatic machine, capacity not over 0.15 liter Machine-made perfume, fragrance and cosmetic bottles up to 150 ml | 2.5% |
| 7010.90.30.40 | Glass containers for perfume or other toilet preparations, other than produced by automatic machine, capacity not over 0.15 liter Perfume and cosmetic bottles up to 150 ml that are not machine-made (for example hand-finished or mouth-blown) | 5.2% |
| 7010.90.50.09 | Other glass containers, capacity over 1 liter, mouth outer diameter under 38 mm Large narrow-mouth glass bottles, jugs and carboys over 1 liter | Free |
| 7010.90.50.15 | Other glass containers, capacity over 0.473 liter but not over 1 liter, mouth outer diameter 38 mm or more Wide-mouth glass jars from about 16 oz up to 1 liter (food and preserving jars) | Free |
| 7010.90.50.19 | Other glass containers, capacity over 0.473 liter but not over 1 liter, mouth outer diameter under 38 mm Narrow-mouth glass bottles from about 16 oz up to 1 liter, such as 750 ml wine and spirits bottles | Free |
| 7010.90.50.29 | Other glass containers, capacity over 0.33 liter but not over 0.473 liter, mouth outer diameter under 38 mm Narrow-mouth glass bottles in the 12 oz to 16 oz range, such as beer and soft drink bottles | Free |
| 7010.90.50.55 | Other glass containers, capacity not over 0.118 liter Very small glass bottles and jars up to about 4 oz (sample, essential oil and condiment bottles) | Free |
| 7010.20.20.00 | Stoppers, lids and other closures of glass, produced by automatic machine Machine-made glass stoppers and lids imported separately from the bottle | 2.5% |
| 7010.20.30.00 | Stoppers, lids and other closures of glass, other Glass stoppers and lids that are not machine-made, imported separately from the bottle | 5.2% |
How to Approach Classification for Glass Bottles
Glass bottles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods sit together in heading 7010 of the HTSUS, so the starting question is whether the bottle is a packing container at all. Heading 7010 covers carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials and ampoules made to hold, ship or sell a product (wine, beer, food, medicine, cosmetics), plus preserving jars and glass stoppers, lids and closures. Decorative glass bottles, carafes and decanters made for use at the table or for display rather than for packing goods generally point toward heading 7013 (glassware for table, kitchen, toilet or decoration) instead.
Inside heading 7010, the first branch is the type of item. Ampoules have their own line at 7010.10, and glass stoppers, lids and other closures imported on their own point toward 7010.20, split by whether they are produced by automatic machine. Everything else (the bottles, jars and vials themselves) falls under 7010.90, where the tariff separates pharmaceutical containers, perfume and toiletry containers, and other containers.
Pharmaceutical glass (serum bottles, vials and other containers for medicines) points toward 7010.90.05. Bottles for perfume or other toilet preparations, and containers fitted with or designed for ground glass stoppers, point toward 7010.90.20 if produced by automatic machine or 7010.90.30 if not, and this is where the general rate moves away from Free. All remaining containers, including most beverage bottles, food jars and general-purpose bottles, point toward 7010.90.50.
Capacity and mouth size then steer the statistical suffix. The 7010.90.50 lines step through capacity bands (over 1 liter, 0.473 to 1 liter, 0.33 to 0.473 liter, 0.15 to 0.33 liter, 0.118 to 0.15 liter, and 0.118 liter or less) and, in most bands, split wide-mouth containers (outer mouth diameter of 38 mm or more, typically jars) from narrow-mouth containers (typically bottles). A 750 ml wine bottle and a 750 ml wide-mouth jar, for example, point toward neighboring suffixes within the same capacity band.
A practical way to approach it is to confirm the bottle is a packing container (heading 7010) rather than decorative or tableware glass (heading 7013), then identify the end use (pharmaceutical, perfume and toiletry, or general), and finally check the capacity and mouth diameter. Glass bottles that are imported already filled are usually treated as packing for the contents rather than as separate glass articles, so this page is most relevant to empty bottles, jars and vials imported as goods in their own right. Insulated vacuum bottles with a glass inner point toward heading 9617 rather than 7010.
Duty Rate Overview
General duty rates for glass bottles are low across most of heading 7010. Ampoules, pharmaceutical serum bottles and vials, and the general 7010.90.50 containers used for beverages, food and other goods carry a general rate of Free. The main exceptions are containers for perfume or other toilet preparations, around 2.5% when produced by automatic machine and around 5.2% otherwise, and glass stoppers, lids and closures imported separately, which follow the same 2.5% and 5.2% split. Preferential rates under free trade agreements may reduce or eliminate these duties for qualifying origins.
These figures are the general (MFN) rates only. Depending on the country of origin, additional measures such as Section 301 or IEEPA duties may apply on top of the base rate, and antidumping or countervailing duty orders can cover certain glass containers from specific countries, so those are worth reviewing separately. These figures are estimates for general planning purposes only.