Product classification
HS code for Architectural laminated glass: 7007.29
Glass, safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels).
Classification of architectural laminated glass under HS 7007.29
Architectural laminated glass is classified under HS code 7007.29. This classification is determined by the product's physical composition and its intended application. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 7007 specifically covers safety glass, which includes both tempered and laminated varieties. Laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together by one or more interlayers of plastic material, such as polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Subheading 7007.29 is a residual category for laminated safety glass that is not specifically shaped or sized for use in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels. Since architectural glass is typically produced in large sheets or custom sizes for building facades, windows, and interior partitions, it falls squarely into this 'other' category. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the glass is tinted, coated, or clear, provided the safety characteristic of lamination is the primary feature.
- Covers
- Laminated glass panels for building facades
- Safety glass for residential and commercial windows
- Laminated glass balustrades and railings
- Sound-dampening laminated glass for architectural use
- Bullet-resistant glass for stationary structures
- Hurricane-resistant architectural glazing
- Also under 7007.29
- SentryGlas interlayer products
- Vanceva architectural interlayers
- Guardian LamiGlass for buildings
- Schott laminated security glass
Codes often confused with 7007.29
Common mistake. Architectural laminated glass is frequently confused with HS code 7007.21, which is reserved for laminated safety glass specifically sized and shaped for vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. Another common error is classifying it under 7008.00, which covers multiple-walled insulating units (double or triple glazing). While an insulating unit may contain laminated glass, the unit as a whole must be classified under 7008.00. Additionally, standard float glass without lamination falls under 7005, even if intended for architectural use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700729 (the code used for architectural laminated glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700729 (the code used for architectural laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.6% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 700729, not only architectural laminated glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $314M 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $260M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $148M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $146M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 France $143M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $123M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 architectural laminated glass
Brazil classifies architectural laminated glass under NCM 7007.29.00: HS 7007.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about architectural laminated glass
What is the HS code for Architectural laminated glass?
The HS code for Architectural laminated glass is 700729 (Glass; safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels)). The primary HS code for architectural laminated glass is 7007.29, which covers laminated safety glass not intended for transport vehicles.
How do I classify Architectural laminated glass for customs?
Architectural laminated glass is classified under HS code 700729 — Glass; safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does it differ from tempered glass in classification?
Tempered safety glass is classified under 7007.19 (for architectural use), whereas laminated glass, which uses an interlayer to hold fragments together, is classified under 7007.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of architectural laminated glass (HS 700729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700729 (the code used for architectural laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($314M, 18% of world exports), Germany ($260M) and Poland ($148M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 architectural laminated glass (HS 700729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700729 (the code used for architectural laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($146M, 8.6% of world imports), France ($143M) and Germany ($123M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Architectural laminated glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700729 for Architectural laminated glass is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for architectural laminated glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, architectural laminated glass (HS 700729) is classified under NCM 7007.29.00.