Glass Ampoule Crimpers

Glass crimping closures or caps used to seal pharmaceutical ampoules after filling with liquids. They are 'other closures of glass' under HTS 7010.20.30.00 for medical goods packing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.2%+35.0%40.2%
🇲🇽Mexico5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇨🇦Canada5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇩🇪Germany5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇯🇵Japan5.2%+10.0%15.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7010.90Lower: 10% vs 40.2%

If part of sterile medical vial assemblies

Complete pharma containers are classified together, not as separate glass parts.

9018.90.75Lower: 35% vs 40.2%

If integral to medical instruments

Glass components purpose-built for medical devices fall under Chapter 90.

7017.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 40.2%

If for lab analysis ampoules

Laboratory-specific glass ampoules and closures are in 7017.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with USP <660> for glass container quality; provide extractables/leachables data

• Declare as 'closures for ampoules' with pharma end-use letters to avoid 7017 lab glass shift