HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7014.00 – Glassware; signalling, (not optically worked)
HS code 7014.00 is the 6-digit subheading for glassware, signalling, (not optically worked). It is used for traffic light lenses, railway signal lenses, marine navigation light globes, airport runway light covers and warning light domes.
What HS 7014.00 covers
This code covers signalling glassware that has not undergone optical working, meaning it's not precision-ground or polished for specific optical properties like lenses. This includes items such as glass globes for traffic lights, railway signals, marine navigation lights, and airport runway lights. These products are essential components in critical infrastructure and transportation safety systems worldwide. International trade is primarily driven by government and municipal infrastructure projects, as well as ongoing demand from transportation industries for maintenance and upgrades. Major importers are often countries investing heavily in urban development, road networks, and port expansions, such as developing economies in Asia and Africa, alongside established nations upgrading their systems. Exporters typically possess specialized glass manufacturing capabilities for large-scale, durable, and weather-resistant glass components, with China, Germany, and the USA being prominent players in this sector.
- Covers
- Traffic light lenses
- Railway signal lenses
- Marine navigation light globes
- Airport runway light covers
- Warning light domes
- Industrial signal lamps
- Emergency vehicle light covers
- Examples
- GE Current traffic signal lenses
- Siemens railway signal glass
- Philips street light globes
- Federal Signal warning light domes
- Dialight industrial signal glass
Codes often confused with 7014.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings) if the entire fixture is imported, or with 701590 (other non-optically worked glasses) if the signalling purpose is not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701400 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 $122M 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $111M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $102M 16% of world exports
World total: $630M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $136M 26% of world imports
- 2 Japan $86M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $82M 15% of world imports
World total: $532M 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 7014.00
Brazil does not split HS 7014.00: its NCM code is 7014.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7014.00
What is HS code 701400?
HS code 701400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glassware; signalling, (not optically worked). This code covers signalling glassware that has not undergone optical working, meaning it's not precision-ground or polished for specific optical properties like lenses. This includes items such as glass globes for traffic lights, railway signals, marine navigation lights, and airport runway lights. These products are essential components in critical infrastructure and transportation safety systems worldwide. International trade is primarily driven by government and municipal infrastructure projects, as well as ongoing demand from transportation industries for maintenance and upgrades. Major importers are often countries investing heavily in urban development, road networks, and port expansions, such as developing economies in Asia and Africa, alongside established nations upgrading their systems. Exporters typically possess specialized glass manufacturing capabilities for large-scale, durable, and weather-resistant glass components, with China, Germany, and the USA being prominent players in this sector.
What products fall under HS code 701400?
Traffic light lenses, Railway signal lenses, Marine navigation light globes, Airport runway light covers, Warning light domes, Industrial signal lamps, Emergency vehicle light covers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701400?
This code can be confused with 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings) if the entire fixture is imported, or with 701590 (other non-optically worked glasses) if the signalling purpose is not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701400 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($122M, 19% of world exports), the United States ($111M) and China ($102M). World exports came to about $630M, 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 701400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701400 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 26% of world imports), Japan ($86M) and China ($82M). World imports came to about $532M, 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 701400 structured?
HS code 701400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701400?
In Brazil, HS code 701400 is NCM 7014.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.