HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7004.90 – 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)
HS code 7004.90 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for clear drawn glass sheets, basic window glass, picture frame glass, horticultural glass and laboratory glass sheets.
What HS 7004.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Clear drawn glass sheets
- Basic window glass
- Picture frame glass
- Horticultural glass
- Laboratory glass sheets
- Antique window glass
- Examples
- Generic drawn window glass
- Basic picture frame glass
- Horticultural glazing sheets
Codes often confused with 7004.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700490 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% 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 $438M 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $352M 20% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $316M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 62% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $254M 13% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$184M 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.0B 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 7004.90
Brazil does not split HS 7004.90: its NCM code is 7004.90.00.
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 7004.90
What is HS code 700490?
HS code 700490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700490 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($438M, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($352M) and Hong Kong ($316M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 700490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 62% of world imports), Hong Kong ($254M) and Taiwan (about $184M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700490?
In Brazil, HS code 700490 is NCM 7004.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.