About HS Code 700529
This HS code covers the vast majority of clear, non-wired float glass and surface-ground or polished glass sheets that do not possess the specific coloring or surface treatments defined in 700521. It represents a fundamental commodity in the global glass trade, forming the base material for countless downstream products. Importers are typically glass processors, window and door manufacturers, construction firms, and automotive industries worldwide, seeking high-quality, transparent glass for various applications. Exporters are large-scale float glass producers, often multinational corporations, with highly automated plants. Key aspects include the glass's thickness, clarity, and surface quality, as these determine its suitability for further processing into insulated glass units, laminated safety glass, mirrors, or basic window panes. The trade volume is immense, driven by global construction activity, automotive production, and demand for consumer electronics.
Products Under This Code
Clear float glass sheets, Polished plate glass, Annealed glass panels, Basic window glass, Mirror-grade float glass, Laminated glass base sheets, Insulated glass unit components
Real World Examples
Pilkington Optifloat Clear, Guardian UltraClear, AGC Planibel Clearvision, Saint-Gobain SGG Planilux, Vitro Starphire Ultra-Clear
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 700521 if the glass has subtle or non-standard treatments, or with 7003 (cast/rolled glass) if the float process isn't the primary manufacturing method.
Products Classified Under 7005.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Germany are major global traders, both importing for processing and exporting finished float glass products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700529?
HS code 700529 covers: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground). This HS code covers the vast majority of clear, non-wired float glass and surface-ground or polished glass sheets that do not possess the specific coloring or surface treatments defined in 700521. It represents a fundamental commodity in the global glass trade, forming the base material for countless downstream products. Importers are typically glass processors, window and door manufacturers, construction firms, and automotive industries worldwide, seeking high-quality, transparent glass for various applications. Exporters are large-scale float glass producers, often multinational corporations, with highly automated plants. Key aspects include the glass's thickness, clarity, and surface quality, as these determine its suitability for further processing into insulated glass units, laminated safety glass, mirrors, or basic window panes. The trade volume is immense, driven by global construction activity, automotive production, and demand for consumer electronics.
What products fall under HS code 700529?
Clear float glass sheets, Polished plate glass, Annealed glass panels, Basic window glass, Mirror-grade float glass, Laminated glass base sheets, Insulated glass unit components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700529?
Often confused with 700521 if the glass has subtle or non-standard treatments, or with 7003 (cast/rolled glass) if the float process isn't the primary manufacturing method.
How is HS code 700529 structured?
HS code 700529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.