HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7003.12 – Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer
HS code 7003.12 is the 6-digit subheading for glass, cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer. It is used for body-tinted architectural glass, opacified privacy glass, flashed decorative glass, reflective solar control glass and non-reflecting display glass.
What HS 7003.12 covers
This HS code covers unworked cast or rolled glass in non-wired sheets that have specific aesthetic or functional treatments applied during manufacturing. This includes glass that is colored throughout its body (body-tinted), made opaque, flashed with a thin layer of different colored glass, or coated with absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layers. These sheets are primarily used in architectural applications for windows, doors, partitions, and decorative panels where specific light transmission, privacy, or aesthetic qualities are desired. Major traders include architectural glass manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and specialized glass processors. The trade is influenced by building trends, energy efficiency requirements, and design preferences, with a focus on both functional performance and visual appeal.
- Covers
- Body-tinted architectural glass
- Opacified privacy glass
- Flashed decorative glass
- Reflective solar control glass
- Non-reflecting display glass
- Patterned rolled glass (colored)
- Stained glass blanks
- Examples
- Pilkington (part of NSG Group) tinted glass
- Guardian Glass reflective panels
- AGC Inc. body-tinted glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass opacified sheets
Codes often confused with 7003.12
Common mistake. Can be confused with 700319 (other non-wired cast/rolled glass) if the specific coloring or coating treatment is not present, or 7005 (float glass) if the manufacturing process is different, or 700600 (worked glass of 7003, 7004, 7005) if the glass has undergone further processing like tempering or cutting to shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700312, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700312 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $91M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $56M 26% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $193M 68% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $9.9M 3.5% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $9.8M 3.5% of world imports
World total: $283M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7003.12
Brazil does not split HS 7003.12: its NCM code is 7003.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7003.12
What is HS code 700312?
HS code 700312 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This HS code covers unworked cast or rolled glass in non-wired sheets that have specific aesthetic or functional treatments applied during manufacturing. This includes glass that is colored throughout its body (body-tinted), made opaque, flashed with a thin layer of different colored glass, or coated with absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layers. These sheets are primarily used in architectural applications for windows, doors, partitions, and decorative panels where specific light transmission, privacy, or aesthetic qualities are desired. Major traders include architectural glass manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and specialized glass processors. The trade is influenced by building trends, energy efficiency requirements, and design preferences, with a focus on both functional performance and visual appeal.
What products fall under HS code 700312?
Body-tinted architectural glass, opacified privacy glass, flashed decorative glass, reflective solar control glass, non-reflecting display glass, patterned rolled glass (colored), stained glass blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700312?
Can be confused with 700319 (other non-wired cast/rolled glass) if the specific coloring or coating treatment is not present, or 7005 (float glass) if the manufacturing process is different, or 700600 (worked glass of 7003, 7004, 7005) if the glass has undergone further processing like tempering or cutting to shape.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700312?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700312 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($91M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($56M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $218M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 700312?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700312 in UN Comtrade data were China ($193M, 68% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($9.9M) and Hong Kong ($9.8M). World imports came to about $283M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 700312 structured?
HS code 700312 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700312?
In Brazil, HS code 700312 is NCM 7003.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.