Glass envelopes — HTS 7011
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the like
Chapter 70 › Heading 7011
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7011 groups certain unfinished or unassembled glass enclosures and parts made for electric lamps, other light sources, cathode-ray tubes, and similar equipment. The key idea is that the glass envelope or part is open and supplied without fittings, such as electrical contacts, mounts, or other hardware. It can cover bulbs, tubes, and specified glass parts when their intended use matches the heading.
To narrow the heading to an 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s function and intended equipment, then follow the heading’s subheadings and statistical breakouts. These distinctions commonly depend on the type of glass article or the kind of lamp, tube, or other device it is designed for. Confirm the exact physical form, whether it is a complete envelope or a part, and whether fittings are included. The final code must match the current HTSUS wording and any applicable legal notes.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is an open glass envelope or glass part, not a finished lamp, bulb, tube, or assembly with fittings.
- Identify the intended use: electric lamp or light source, cathode-ray tube, or another device covered by the heading.
- Record the glass article’s form, dimensions, and construction, and compare them with the descriptions in the 8-digit subheadings.
- Check whether the item is imported with electrical, mechanical, or mounting fittings; those components may affect classification.
- Review the current HTSUS subheading text, chapter notes, and relevant Customs rulings; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the product is unusual.
HTS heading 7011 summary
Glass envelopes is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7011.10 | For electric lighting |
| 7011.20 | For cathode-ray tubes |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7011.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 6.6% | Free | 55% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7011?
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the like. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.