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U.S. imports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods (HS 701010) totaled $1.1M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Glass Ampoules for Conveyance or Packing of Goods paid $14K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $140K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Glass Ampoules for Conveyance or Packing of Goods imports of $1.1M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $921K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGlass ampoules used for packaging and conveying goods — most commonly pharmaceutical injectables and laboratory reagents — are classified under a single 10-digit line (7010100000) and represent a specialized segment of pharmaceutical primary packaging. Mexico leads US import supply, with France, Germany, and Italy — all established centers of European pharmaceutical glass manufacturing — also prominent sources. Because these containers are frequently used as primary packaging for drug products, FDA may review admissibility depending on the intended end use; importers should confirm regulatory requirements with a licensed customs broker or FDA prior to entry.
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30 shipments/mo
Pharmaceutical-grade glass ampoules are generally required to meet Type I borosilicate glass standards under USP or equivalent pharmacopeial specifications, which govern hydrolytic resistance and chemical inertness. Importers supplying drug manufacturers should confirm that certificates of conformance and test data accompany shipments, as downstream FDA-regulated customers will require this documentation.
Glass ampoules intended as primary packaging for FDA-regulated drug products may be subject to FDA admissibility review depending on their end use and the regulatory status of the filling operation. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker and, where applicable, FDA's import program to determine whether prior notice or other documentation is required.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 7010
Subheading 701010 · $1.1M of $148.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7010100000 | Ampoules, Glass, For Conveyance or Packng of Goods | $1.1M | 1.35% | 13.11% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7010100000 | Ampoules, Glass, For Conveyance or Packng of Goods | $114K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$114KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Italy together supply 94% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
86.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.35%.