About HS Code 700320
This category covers cast or rolled glass sheets that incorporate an embedded wire mesh, providing enhanced safety and fire resistance. These non-otherwise-worked sheets are a critical component in construction, particularly for applications requiring robust glazing solutions. Major importers and exporters include specialized glass manufacturers, fire safety product suppliers, and large construction material distributors. The wire mesh prevents the glass from shattering into large, dangerous pieces upon impact or during a fire, making it ideal for skylights, fire doors, industrial windows, and security partitions. Understanding the "wired" characteristic and the "cast or rolled" manufacturing method is essential for accurate trade classification and compliance.
Products Under This Code
Wired patterned glass, wired clear glass, fire-rated wired glass, security wired glass, industrial wired glass, obscure wired glass
Real World Examples
Pilkington Pyroshield, Saint-Gobain Contraflam (raw wired sheets), Guardian FireStop
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 700319 if the "wired" feature is overlooked, or with 700530 (float/polished wired glass). The key differentiator is the "cast and rolled" manufacturing process versus "float glass".
Products Classified Under 7003.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Key players in the trade of wired cast/rolled glass include China, Germany, USA, the UK, and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700320?
HS code 700320 covers: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked. This category covers cast or rolled glass sheets that incorporate an embedded wire mesh, providing enhanced safety and fire resistance. These non-otherwise-worked sheets are a critical component in construction, particularly for applications requiring robust glazing solutions. Major importers and exporters include specialized glass manufacturers, fire safety product suppliers, and large construction material distributors. The wire mesh prevents the glass from shattering into large, dangerous pieces upon impact or during a fire, making it ideal for skylights, fire doors, industrial windows, and security partitions. Understanding the "wired" characteristic and the "cast or rolled" manufacturing method is essential for accurate trade classification and compliance.
What products fall under HS code 700320?
Wired patterned glass, wired clear glass, fire-rated wired glass, security wired glass, industrial wired glass, obscure wired glass
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700320?
This code can be confused with 700319 if the "wired" feature is overlooked, or with 700530 (float/polished wired glass). The key differentiator is the "cast and rolled" manufacturing process versus "float glass".
How is HS code 700320 structured?
HS code 700320 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.