U.S. exports of Unworked Glass Tubes — Other (NESOI) (HS 700239) totaled $3.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Unworked Glass Tubes — Other (NESOI) paid $51K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unworked Glass Tubes — Other (NESOI) imports of $359K in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $444K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnworked glass tubes not elsewhere specified — covering compositions and expansion coefficients outside the fused-silica and low-expansion categories — serve a broad range of applications from lighting components and neon signs to industrial process piping and decorative glassware. The US schedule subdivides this heading by length, with tubes up to 200 mm classified under 7002390010 and longer tubes under 7002390090, a distinction relevant to lighting and display manufacturers who import short precut lengths. Germany leads supply, followed by China and Japan.
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The 200 mm threshold (7002390010 vs. 7002390090) reflects the commercial distinction between short precut tube blanks — commonly used in lighting, display, and scientific instrument manufacturing — and longer stock lengths sold to fabricators who cut to specification. Importers should measure and declare tube length accurately, as the two lines may carry different duty rates.
Chinese-origin unworked glass tubes classified here may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that China is among the top suppliers under this heading, importers sourcing from China should confirm the applicable List and rate with a licensed customs broker before finalizing landed-cost calculations.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 7002
Subheading 700239 · $3.2M of $33.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7002390090 | Tubes of Glass NESOI, Unworked | $252K | 13.58% | 100.00% | $34K |
| 7002390010 | Unworked Glass Tubes < or = 200mm in Length, NESOI | $107K | 16.15% | 100.00% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7002390090 | Tubes of Glass NESOI, Unworked | $3.0M |
| 7002390010 | Unworked Glass Tubes < or = 200mm in Length, NESOI | $215K |
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
$359KYoY · free account
Exports
$3.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.9M of Unworked Glass Tubes — Other (NESOI) and exported $35.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Oman together take 60% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.34% of imports for consumption.