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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of glass ampoules (SITC 66592) totaled $464K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Glass Ampoules paid $25K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.5% on $337K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Glass Ampoules imports of $464K in April 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $688K.
Last updated: April 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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