About HS Code 700420
This category covers drawn or blown glass sheets that have been treated to be colored throughout the mass (body-tinted), opacified, flashed, or possess an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer, without further working. While float glass has largely superseded drawn/blown methods for many applications, this code still applies to specific products, often for historical restoration, specialized optical uses, or certain decorative glass. Importers and exporters include niche glass manufacturers, restoration specialists, and suppliers for specific industrial or artistic applications. The treatments provide properties like solar control, privacy, or unique aesthetics, making these sheets valuable for particular design and functional requirements.
Products Under This Code
Tinted drawn glass, opacified blown glass, reflective drawn glass, low-emissivity drawn glass, flashed drawn glass, antique drawn glass
Real World Examples
Tinted drawn window panes, Opacified blown glass for lamps, Reflective drawn greenhouse glass
Common Misclassification
This code is easily confused with 700510 or 700521, which cover float glass with similar treatments. The critical distinction for 700420 is the "drawn and blown" manufacturing method.
Products Classified Under 7004.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, USA, Belgium, and Japan are significant players in the trade of specialized drawn/blown glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700420?
HS code 700420 covers: Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked. This category covers drawn or blown glass sheets that have been treated to be colored throughout the mass (body-tinted), opacified, flashed, or possess an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer, without further working. While float glass has largely superseded drawn/blown methods for many applications, this code still applies to specific products, often for historical restoration, specialized optical uses, or certain decorative glass. Importers and exporters include niche glass manufacturers, restoration specialists, and suppliers for specific industrial or artistic applications. The treatments provide properties like solar control, privacy, or unique aesthetics, making these sheets valuable for particular design and functional requirements.
What products fall under HS code 700420?
Tinted drawn glass, opacified blown glass, reflective drawn glass, low-emissivity drawn glass, flashed drawn glass, antique drawn glass
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700420?
This code is easily confused with 700510 or 700521, which cover float glass with similar treatments. The critical distinction for 700420 is the "drawn and blown" manufacturing method.
How is HS code 700420 structured?
HS code 700420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.