Laboratory — HTS 7017
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated
Chapter 70 › Heading 7017
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7017 is a four-digit product category for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware. It generally covers glass items designed for scientific testing, medical or pharmaceutical use, or hygienic purposes, including items that are graduated or calibrated and items that are not. The heading describes the product’s function and glass construction, not merely the fact that it is made of glass.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s essential characteristics and intended use. The subheadings commonly separate goods by the kind of glass or by the type of article, such as specialized laboratory or pharmaceutical containers and other glassware. Read the full heading and subheading descriptions, the relevant legal notes, and the statistical suffixes; confirm that the item is not more specifically covered elsewhere, such as glass containers classified by their packaging function or medical instruments classified under another heading. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for borderline products.
What to check
- Confirm the item’s principal use: laboratory testing, pharmaceutical handling, hygienic use, or another purpose.
- Identify the glass type and construction, including whether it is heat-resistant, chemically resistant, borosilicate, or another specialized glass.
- Record whether the article is graduated, calibrated, fitted with measuring marks, or designed for a particular laboratory or pharmaceutical operation.
- Check the complete eight-digit HTSUS descriptions, chapter and section notes, and any applicable exclusions before selecting a code.
- Compare the product with customs rulings and official classification guidance, and obtain broker advice when its use, material, or design creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 7017 summary
Laboratory is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7017.10 | Of fused quartz or other fused silica |
| 7017.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7017.20.00.00 👉 | Of other glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0°C to 300°C | 6.7% | Free | 85% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7017?
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.