HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7005.29 – 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)
HS code 7005.29 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for clear float glass sheets, polished plate glass, annealed glass panels, basic window glass and mirror-grade float glass.
What HS 7005.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Pilkington Optifloat Clear
- Guardian UltraClear
- AGC Planibel Clearvision
- Saint-Gobain SGG Planilux
- Vitro Starphire Ultra-Clear
Codes often confused with 7005.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700529 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 Germany $343M 11% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $319M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $297M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $477M 15% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $147M 4.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $130M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 7005.29
Brazil does not split HS 7005.29: its NCM code is 7005.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7005.29
What is HS code 700529?
HS code 700529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700529 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($343M, 11% of world exports), Malaysia ($319M) and China ($297M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 700529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700529 in UN Comtrade data were China ($477M, 15% of world imports), Hong Kong ($147M) and the United States ($130M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700529?
In Brazil, HS code 700529 is NCM 7005.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.