Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, glass fiber, glassware, glass beads, glass rods, etc. The scope of this chapter ranges from raw glass (such as glass blocks, glass balls) to semi-finished and finished products, but excludes optical elements (Chapter 90), plastic imitations (Chapter 39), and precious stones (Chapter 71). Glass rods, as semi-finished glass products, are used for further processing or directly as industrial materials and are classified in this chapter. Heading 7002 includes unworked glass balls, rods, tubes, and their semi-finished products, but not further worked (such as cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.). Specifically covers: glass balls (for grinding, filling, etc.), glass rods (solid or hollow, for drawing, sealing, stirring, etc.), glass tubes (for manufacturing light bulbs, thermometers, pipes, etc.). Excludes glass rods processed into specific articles (such as glass rod electrodes, glass rod thermometers, etc.), which should be classified under other headings. The first 2 digits "70" represent Chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The 3rd-4th digits "02" represent heading 7002 (unworked glass balls, rods, tubes). The 5th-6th digits "20" represent subheading 7002.20, specifically "glass rods". Note: Subheading 7002.20 refers only to glass rods, excluding glass balls (7002.10) or glass tubes (7002.31 to 7002.39). Glass rods are usually solid, but hollow glass rods are also classified under this subheading if not further worked. The product is a glass rod, not further worked (such as cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.), which meets the description of heading 7002, and subheading 7002.20 explicitly lists glass rods. If the glass rod has been processed into a specific article (such as a glass rod thermometer, glass rod stirrer), it should be classified under other headings (such as thermometers under 9025). Therefore, unworked glass rods are classified under 7002.20.

Product Name: Declare the commodity name, which should accurately be filled in as "glass rod", and indicate the material is glass. Material: Specific glass type, such as borosilicate glass, quartz glass, soda-lime glass, etc. Appearance: Describe the shape (solid/hollow), diameter, length, color, etc. Use: Explain the main use, such as for drawing, sealing, laboratory stirring, etc. Processing State: Declare whether it has been further processed (such as cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.). Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Model: Fill in the product model or specification code. Packaging Specifications: Such as quantity per bundle, weight per box, etc. Product Name: Glass rod; Material: Borosilicate glass; Appearance: Solid, diameter 5mm, length 1000mm, colorless and transparent; Use: For laboratory stirring; Processing State: Not further worked; Brand: None; Model: BR-5-1000; Packaging Specifications: 100 pieces per bundle. Not indicating solid or hollow, may lead to incorrect subheading classification. Mistakenly classifying cut or ground glass rods under 7002.20, when they should actually be classified under other headings. Material not filled in specifically, such as only writing "glass", may raise classification doubts.

Core classification basis: The product is a glass rod, not further worked, meeting the description of heading 7002. Subheading 7002.20 explicitly lists glass rods. It is necessary to confirm whether it is solid or hollow, but both are classified under this subheading. If the glass rod has been processed into a specific article, it needs to be classified under other headings based on the use and characteristics after processing. 7002.10 Glass balls: Glass balls are spherical, used for grinding, filling, etc.; glass rods are rod-shaped, different shapes, different subheadings. 7002.31 Glass tubes (unworked): Glass tubes are hollow tubular, used for manufacturing light bulbs, thermometers, etc.; glass rods are solid or hollow rod-shaped, but usually solid, different subheadings. 7003 Cast or rolled glass plates, sheets: Glass plates, sheets are flat, used for construction, decoration, etc.; glass rods are rod-shaped, different shapes and uses. 7017 Laboratory glassware: Laboratory glassware are finished products, such as beakers, test tubes; glass rods, if used as laboratory stirring rods, if processed into specific shapes, may be classified under 7017. 9001 Optical elements: Optical elements such as lenses, prisms, are optically processed; glass rods are not optically processed, not classified here. Is it made of glass? Is it rod-shaped? Has it not been further worked? Is it solid or hollow? Is it used for further processing or as an industrial material?

What is the difference in HS codes between glass rods and glass tubes? Glass rods are classified under 7002.20, glass tubes under 7002.31 to 7002.39. The main difference is the shape: rods are solid (or hollow but usually solid), tubes are hollow. When declaring, indicate solid or hollow. How to determine whether a glass rod has been further processed? Further processing includes cutting, grinding, drilling, bending, engraving, etc. If the glass rod is only cut to a specific length without other processing, it is still classified under 7002.20; if it has been ground, drilled, etc., it may be classified under other headings. What are the main uses of glass rods? Glass rods are used for laboratory stirring, drawing, sealing, optical fiber preforms, architectural decoration, etc. Different uses do not affect classification, as long as they are not processed into specific articles. When declaring glass rods, how should the material be filled in? The specific glass type should be filled in, such as borosilicate glass, quartz glass, soda-lime glass, etc. If it is special glass, such as high-silica glass, it should also be indicated. Avoid only writing "glass". If glass rods are used in laboratories, are they classified under 7017? If the glass rod is a simple rod shape, not processed into specific laboratory ware (such as a stirring rod only cut), it is still classified under 7002.20. If processed into specific shapes (such as with hooks, with balls), it may be classified under 7017. What declaration elements are required for importing glass rods? Need to declare product name, material, appearance, use, processing state, brand, model, packaging specifications, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs, it is recommended to refer to the "Customs Import and Export Commodity Specification Declaration Catalog of the People's Republic of China". What is the difference in HS codes between glass rods and glass fiber? Glass fiber is classified under 7019, glass rods under 7002.20. Glass fiber is fibrous, glass rods are rod-shaped, different shapes and uses. How to query the tariff rate for glass rods? You can query the "Import and Export Tariff" issued by the General Administration of Customs or through the customs classification pre-ruling system. Tariff rates may vary due to trade agreements, origin, etc., it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff.