Product classification
HS code for Automotive laminated glass: 7007.21
Glass, safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Classification of automotive laminated glass under HS 7007.21
Automotive laminated glass is classified under HS code 700721. This classification specifically covers safety glass that is laminated and is of a size and shape suitable for incorporation into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels. The key characteristics for this classification are the 'safety glass' designation, achieved through the lamination process (typically involving two or more layers of glass bonded with an interlayer), and its explicit design and dimensions for use in transportation applications. This ensures that glass products engineered for enhanced safety and structural integrity in vehicles are correctly categorized.
- Covers
- Laminated windshields for passenger cars
- Laminated side windows for buses and trucks
- Laminated rear windows for SUVs
- Laminated glass panels for vehicle sunroofs (if safety glass)
- Laminated glass for specialized automotive applications
- Also under 7007.21
- Safelite AutoGlass windshields
- Guardian LamiGlass automotive
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit laminated glass
- PPG Aerospace transparencies
Codes often confused with 7007.21
Common mistake. A common misclassification for automotive laminated glass involves distinguishing it from other types of safety glass. HS code 700711 covers tempered safety glass of a size and shape suitable for vehicles. The crucial difference is the manufacturing process: 700721 is laminated (multiple layers bonded), while 700711 is tempered (single layer heat-treated for strength). Another potential confusion arises with 700729, which covers other laminated safety glass not specifically for vehicles. The defining criterion for 700721 is its suitability in terms of size and shape for incorporation into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels, making its intended application a key differentiator from general laminated safety glass.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700721 (the code used for automotive laminated glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700721 (the code used for automotive laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 700721, not only automotive laminated glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $600M 15% of world exports
- 2 China $561M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $497M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $624M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $288M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 France $247M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 automotive laminated glass
Brazil classifies automotive laminated glass under NCM 7007.21.00: HS 7007.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about automotive laminated glass
What is the HS code for Automotive laminated glass?
The HS code for Automotive laminated glass is 700721 (Glass; safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels). The HS code for automotive laminated glass is 700721. This code applies to laminated safety glass specifically manufactured to be of a size and shape suitable for incorporation into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels.
How do I classify Automotive laminated glass for customs?
Automotive laminated glass is classified under HS code 700721 — Glass; safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the primary safety advantage of laminated glass in vehicles?
The primary safety advantage of laminated glass in vehicles is its ability to remain largely intact upon impact, preventing shattering into sharp fragments. The plastic interlayer (typically PVB) between the glass layers holds the broken pieces together, reducing the risk of injury to occupants from flying glass and maintaining a degree of visibility, which is crucial in windshield applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of automotive laminated glass (HS 700721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700721 (the code used for automotive laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($600M, 15% of world exports), China ($561M) and Germany ($497M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 automotive laminated glass (HS 700721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700721 (the code used for automotive laminated glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($624M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($288M) and France ($247M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Automotive laminated glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700721 for Automotive 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 automotive laminated glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, automotive laminated glass (HS 700721) is classified under NCM 7007.21.00.