HS Code 7016Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass
2 six-digit codes · Heading 15 of 19 in Chapter 70 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7016 is the customs code for pressed or moulded glass blocks, tiles and mosaic cubes, plus foam glass. This page explains its two subheadings and the glass goods that are easy to mix up with it.
Heading 7016 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass” classify either at 701610 or at 701690, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 15 of 19 in Chapter 70, Glass and glassware, which runs to 71 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7016
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 701610 | Glass cubes and other glass smallwares; whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes |
| 701690 | Multicellular or foam glass; in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms; paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass |
What HS code 7016 covers
Think of heading 7016 as the home of shaped glass for building and decoration. The glass is pressed or moulded, not cut from a flat sheet.
The heading also takes small decorative glass pieces, leaded lights and the like. Multicellular or foam glass sits here too. Some price lists call this HSN code 7016. It is the same heading under another name.
In the Harmonized System, this heading belongs to Chapter 70, glass and glassware. The long official text is shown at the top of the page. In plain words: if the glass has been pressed or moulded into a block, brick, tile, cube or foam form, start here.
701610 vs 701690: choosing the right subheading
Only two subheadings sit under this heading, so the choice is simple. Ask what the goods are and how they are used.
- Glass mosaic cubes and mosaic tiles built from them belong here.
- Paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass also go here.
Glass products often confused with heading 7016
Many glass goods look close to these. A few checks will keep you on the right heading.
Beads, imitation pearls, ornaments and statuettes of worked glass go to heading 7018, not here. The word smallwares appears in both headings. The difference is the use. Mosaic and similar decorative cubes go to 701610. Beads and ornaments go to 7018. Read the heading 7018 page to compare.
Flat glass in sheets is a different family. Float glass and ground or polished sheets are in heading 7005. Sheet glass that is bent, edge-worked, drilled or enamelled is in heading 7006.
Heading 7020 is for glass articles not named anywhere else in the chapter. Use it only when no other heading fits. If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier.
Importers and exporters of glass blocks and mosaic cubes
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Other headings in Chapter 70
Glass trade covers much more than blocks and tiles. Browse the rest of the chapter to find the heading for your product. Lab glassware is in 7017. You can also return to the full chapter page or to the list of all HS code chapters.
Nearby headings in Chapter 70
- 7007Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass4 codes
- 7008Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass1 code
- 7009Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors3 codes
- 7010Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass…3 codes
- 7011Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof…3 codes
- 7013Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor…10 codes
- 7014Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of…1 code
- 7015Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective…2 codes
- 7017Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or…3 codes
- 7018Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar…3 codes
- 7019Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings…18 codes
- 7020Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 701 code
Who ships under 7016?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XIII: Articles of Stone, Ceramic and Glass, chapters 68–70.
HS Code 7016: common questions
What is HS code 7016?
It also covers decorative glass smallwares, leaded lights and foam glass.
What is the HS code for glass mosaic cubes?
They may be loose or on a backing.
What is the difference between 7016 and 7018 glass smallwares?
Heading 7016 covers smallwares for mosaics or similar decorative use, plus pressed or moulded blocks and tiles. Heading 7018 covers glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation stones, ornaments and microspheres. Check what the goods are made for before you choose.
Is HS code 7016 the same in every country?
The first six digits come from the World Customs Organization and are shared by countries that use the Harmonized System. Each country may add its own extra digits after them, and its tariff rates differ. Check the national tariff before you ship.
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