Product classification
HS code for Automotive tempered glass: 7007.11
Glass, safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Classification of automotive tempered glass under HS 7007.11
Automotive tempered glass is classified under HS code 700711 due to its specific characteristics and intended application. This code precisely describes "Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels." The key elements for this classification are the manufacturing process (toughened or tempered), which imparts enhanced safety properties, and its suitability for use in transportation vehicles. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into small, blunt pieces upon impact, reducing the risk of injury, a critical feature for automotive applications. Its pre-cut and shaped form ensures it is ready for direct installation into vehicle frames, distinguishing it from general-purpose glass.
- Covers
- Vehicle side windows (e.g., car door glass)
- Vehicle rear windows (backlites)
- Certain sunroof panels for automobiles
- Glass components for heavy machinery cabins (e.g., excavators, tractors) that are tempered
- Tempered glass used in marine vessels or aircraft where specified
- Also under 7007.11
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit automotive glass
- Pilkington Optiwhite vehicle glass
- Guardian Industries automotive side glass
- PPG Aerospace transparencies
Codes often confused with 7007.11
Common mistake. Common misclassifications often arise with other types of safety glass or general glass products. HS code 700721 covers laminated safety glass, which differs from tempered glass in its construction (multiple layers of glass bonded with a plastic interlayer) and breakage pattern. While both are safety glasses, their manufacturing and performance characteristics are distinct. HS code 700719 applies to other toughened (tempered) safety glass not specifically shaped or sized for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels, such as tempered glass for architectural use. Furthermore, basic float glass, which is not toughened or laminated, falls under Chapter 70, but not under the safety glass subheadings, as it lacks the specific safety features required for automotive applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700711 (the code used for automotive tempered glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700711 (the code used for automotive tempered glass) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 700711, not only automotive tempered glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $344M 15% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $271M 12% of world exports
- 3 Poland $209M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $308M 13% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $294M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $192M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 tempered glass
Brazil classifies automotive tempered glass under NCM 7007.11.00: HS 7007.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about automotive tempered glass
What is the HS code for Automotive tempered glass?
The HS code for Automotive tempered glass is 700711 (Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels). The HS code for automotive tempered glass is 700711, specifically for glass that is toughened (tempered) and suitable in size and shape for incorporation into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels.
How do I classify Automotive tempered glass for customs?
Automotive tempered glass is classified under HS code 700711 — Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between tempered and laminated safety glass in the context of HS classification?
Tempered safety glass (700711) is a single piece of glass heat-treated to increase its strength and cause it to shatter into small, relatively harmless pieces upon impact. Laminated safety glass (700721) consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together with a plastic interlayer, designed to hold together when shattered. The HS classification differentiates based on these distinct manufacturing processes and resulting safety characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of automotive tempered glass (HS 700711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700711 (the code used for automotive tempered glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($344M, 15% of world exports), Belgium ($271M) and Poland ($209M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 tempered glass (HS 700711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700711 (the code used for automotive tempered glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($308M, 13% of world imports), Belgium ($294M) and the United States ($192M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 tempered glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700711 for Automotive tempered 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 tempered glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, automotive tempered glass (HS 700711) is classified under NCM 7007.11.00.