About HS Code 700490
This HS code pertains to basic, untreated sheets of drawn or blown glass, excluding those with special colorations or layers. It represents a more traditional form of flat glass production, distinct from the modern float process. These goods are typically traded as raw materials for applications where high optical precision or advanced properties are not paramount. Importers and exporters include general glass distributors, manufacturers of picture frames, basic glazing companies, and horticultural suppliers. This glass is characterized by its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, often used for basic window panes, greenhouse glazing, or as a substrate for further, less demanding processing. Its classification hinges solely on the "drawn and blown" method and the absence of specific treatments.
Products Under This Code
Clear drawn glass sheets, basic window glass, picture frame glass, horticultural glass, laboratory glass sheets, antique window glass
Real World Examples
Generic drawn window glass, Basic picture frame glass, Horticultural glazing sheets
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 700319 (cast/rolled, non-treated) or 700529 (float/polished, non-treated). The key distinction is the "drawn and blown" manufacturing method.
Products Classified Under 7004.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Major trading countries for basic drawn/blown glass include China, India, Russia, USA, and Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700490?
HS code 700490 covers: Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, (other than glass coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer). This HS code pertains to basic, untreated sheets of drawn or blown glass, excluding those with special colorations or layers. It represents a more traditional form of flat glass production, distinct from the modern float process. These goods are typically traded as raw materials for applications where high optical precision or advanced properties are not paramount. Importers and exporters include general glass distributors, manufacturers of picture frames, basic glazing companies, and horticultural suppliers. This glass is characterized by its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, often used for basic window panes, greenhouse glazing, or as a substrate for further, less demanding processing. Its classification hinges solely on the "drawn and blown" method and the absence of specific treatments.
What products fall under HS code 700490?
Clear drawn glass sheets, basic window glass, picture frame glass, horticultural glass, laboratory glass sheets, antique window glass
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700490?
This code can be confused with 700319 (cast/rolled, non-treated) or 700529 (float/polished, non-treated). The key distinction is the "drawn and blown" manufacturing method.
How is HS code 700490 structured?
HS code 700490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.