HS Code 7011

Glass Envelopes and Bulbs

HS code 7011 is used for open glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes, without fittings, designed for electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes, or similar light sources.

4-digit Section XIIIFCL

HS Code 7011 — Glass Envelopes and Bulbs

This code applies to open glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes used in the manufacture of electric lights and vacuum tubes. These are incomplete components without fittings, intended for further manufacturing into lamps or displays.

What's included

  • Incandescent bulb blanks
  • Fluorescent tube glass shells
  • Cathode-ray tube glass cones
  • Glass parts for light sources

What's excluded

  • Finished light bulbs → use 8539 (Complete lamps with filaments or electronics belong in Chapter 85.)

Common examples

  • Unfinished glass shells for LED bulbs
  • Glass tubes for neon signage (unfilled)
  • Bulb blanks for halogen lamps

Frequently asked questions

Can finished neon signs be imported under this code?

No, finished signs or lamps go under 9405 or 8539 depending on their nature.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
  • Documentation: Certificate of origin is often needed for industrial components.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: China, Japan, Germany
  • Top importers: United States, Vietnam, Mexico

Key takeaway

Strictly for unfinished glass components for the lighting and electronics industries.

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