U.S. imports of Glass Ampoules (SITC 66592) totaled $2.7M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Glass Ampoules paid $148K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Glass Ampoules imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 139% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSealed glass ampoules — small hermetically closed containers used to preserve sterile pharmaceutical solutions, biological specimens, and chemical reference standards — are a precision-manufactured product where dimensional tolerances and glass composition (typically Type I borosilicate) are governed by pharmacopeial standards such as USP and EP. Their primary commercial role is in injectable drug packaging and vaccine storage, making them a regulated article at the intersection of customs classification and FDA drug-packaging requirements when imported pre-filled or as part of a drug product. Empty ampoules imported as primary packaging components for pharmaceutical use may also be subject to FDA review depending on their intended application.
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Empty glass ampoules intended as primary packaging for drug products can fall within FDA's purview as drug components, particularly if they are imported by a pharmaceutical manufacturer for use in a registered drug product. Importers should consult FDA guidance on container-closure systems and work with a regulatory affairs specialist to determine whether prior notification or registration is required for their specific use case.
Type I borosilicate glass is the standard for injectable pharmaceutical ampoules due to its high chemical resistance and low extractable levels, as specified in USP <660> and European Pharmacopoeia standards. Type II and Type III glass may be acceptable for certain non-injectable applications. Importers should obtain certificates of conformance from suppliers confirming glass type and compliance with the applicable pharmacopeial standard.
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Basic heading 66592 · $2.7M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and France together supply 79% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.3%.
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$2.7MYoY · free account
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$67KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.6M of Glass Ampoules and exported $1.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.