7010.90.05 - Serum bottles, vials and other pharmaceutical containers

This HTS category, 7010.90.05, specifically classifies serum bottles, vials, and other pharmaceutical containers manufactured from glass. These items are designed for the safe and sterile containment of medicinal substances, vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and other products within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Their primary function is to protect the contents from contamination, degradation, and physical damage during storage and transportation.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7010.90.50, which covers "Other containers (with or without their closures)." While both fall under the broader heading of glass containers for conveyance or packing, 7010.90.05 is reserved for containers with a specific pharmaceutical application. The sibling category may encompass general packaging for other goods or containers not intended for medicinal use. Another sibling, though not listed, would typically cover containers specifically for perfumes and toilet preparations, further delineating the specialized nature of pharmaceutical vials.

Within this classification, further subcategories are established based on the capacity of the container. These subdivisions, ranging from 7010.90.05.10 (exceeding 1 liter) down to 7010.90.05.40 (not exceeding 0.15 liter), allow for more precise tariff application based on the volume of the pharmaceutical product they are designed to hold. This differentiation is crucial for accurate customs declarations and the application of relevant duties and regulations.