HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7004.20 – 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

HS code 7004.20 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for tinted drawn glass, opacified blown glass, reflective drawn glass, low-emissivity drawn glass and flashed drawn glass.

What HS 7004.20 covers

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 While float glass has largely superseded drawn/blown methods for many applications, this code still applies to specific products, often for historical restoration, specialized optical uses, or certain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.

Covers
  • Tinted drawn glass
  • Opacified blown glass
  • Reflective drawn glass
  • Low-emissivity drawn glass
  • Flashed drawn glass
  • Antique drawn glass
Examples
  • Tinted drawn window panes
  • Opacified blown glass for lamps
  • Reflective drawn greenhouse glass

Codes often confused with 7004.20

Common mistake. 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.

7005.10Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer7005.21Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Top exporters and importers of HS code 700420, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700420 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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. 1 United Kingdom $11M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$8.0M
  3. 3 Germany $6.6M

World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $10.0M
  2. 2 China $8.2M
  3. 3 Dominican Republic $5.4M

World total: $43M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 7004.20

Brazil does not split HS 7004.20: its NCM code is 7004.20.00.

  1. 7004.20.00 Drawn/blown glass, tinted, opacified or coatedVidro corado na massa, opacificado, folheado (chapeado), ou com camada absorvente, refletora ou não

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 7004.20

What is HS code 700420?

HS code 700420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700420?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700420 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11M, 30% of world exports), Taiwan (about $8.0M) and Germany ($6.6M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 700420?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10.0M, 23% of world imports), China ($8.2M) and the Dominican Republic ($5.4M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700420?

In Brazil, HS code 700420 is NCM 7004.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.