About HS Code 700711
This HS code encompasses toughened (tempered) safety glass specifically designed and shaped for integration into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels. This type of glass is crucial for occupant safety, as it shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces upon impact, reducing the risk of severe injury. Major importers and exporters include automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aerospace suppliers, and specialized glass fabricators. Key considerations in international trade for this product include adherence to stringent safety standards (e.g., ECE R43, ANSI Z26.1), optical clarity requirements, and precise dimensional specifications for seamless integration into complex vehicle designs. The global automotive and aerospace industries are the primary drivers of trade for this specialized safety glass, with supply chains often spanning multiple continents.
Products Under This Code
Automotive side windows, aircraft cabin windows, train passenger windows, bus door glass, marine vessel portholes, tractor cab glass
Real World Examples
Saint-Gobain Sekurit automotive glass, Pilkington Optiwhite vehicle glass, Guardian Industries automotive side glass, PPG Aerospace transparencies
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 700721 (laminated safety glass for vehicles) because both are used in transportation, but 700711 refers to toughened glass which shatters differently.
Products Classified Under 7007.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Japan, and the USA are major exporters, while China, Mexico, and the EU are significant importers due to extensive automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700711?
HS code 700711 covers: Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. This HS code encompasses toughened (tempered) safety glass specifically designed and shaped for integration into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels. This type of glass is crucial for occupant safety, as it shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces upon impact, reducing the risk of severe injury. Major importers and exporters include automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aerospace suppliers, and specialized glass fabricators. Key considerations in international trade for this product include adherence to stringent safety standards (e.g., ECE R43, ANSI Z26.1), optical clarity requirements, and precise dimensional specifications for seamless integration into complex vehicle designs. The global automotive and aerospace industries are the primary drivers of trade for this specialized safety glass, with supply chains often spanning multiple continents.
What products fall under HS code 700711?
Automotive side windows, aircraft cabin windows, train passenger windows, bus door glass, marine vessel portholes, tractor cab glass
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700711?
This code is often confused with 700721 (laminated safety glass for vehicles) because both are used in transportation, but 700711 refers to toughened glass which shatters differently.
How is HS code 700711 structured?
HS code 700711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.