Product classification
HS code for Car windshield: 8708.22
Vehicles, parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter.
Classification of car windshield under HS 8708.22
The classification of car windshields (front windscreens) and other windows is found under HS code 8708.22. This classification is part of the broader heading 8708, which covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles. Specifically, subheading 8708.22 was introduced in recent HS nomenclature updates to provide a dedicated space for front windscreens, rear windows, and other windows. Previously, these items were often classified under general glass headings. The logic for this classification is that these are not merely pieces of glass, but are highly engineered automotive components often featuring lamination, tempering, heating elements (defrosters), or integrated antennas. According to the Section XVII notes, parts that are specifically designed for vehicles are classified in Chapter 87 rather than in the chapters corresponding to their constituent materials (like Chapter 70 for glass), provided they are framed or otherwise identifiable as vehicle parts. This ensures that the specialized safety glass used in the automotive industry is tracked accurately in international trade.
- Covers
- Laminated safety glass windshields
- Tempered glass side windows
- Rear windows with integrated heating grids
- Windshields with integrated rain sensors or antennas
- Framed window assemblies for motor vehicles
- Windows with specialized coatings (UV or heat-reflective)
- Also under 8708.22
- Pilkington Optiwhite Windshield
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit Side Glass
- AGC Automotive Rear Window
- Carlite Windshield
- Guardian Automotive Glass
Codes often confused with 8708.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 7007.11 or 7007.21, which covers toughened (tempered) or laminated safety glass of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles. While 7007 is technically correct for the material, 8708.22 is the more specific heading for windows that are considered parts of the vehicle body. Another error is using 8708.29, which is a 'catch-all' for other parts and accessories of bodies; however, since 8708.22 specifically mentions windows, it must be used according to GRI 3(a) regarding specificity.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870822 (the code used for car windshield), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870822 (the code used for car windshield) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 870822, not only car windshield.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $567M 14% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $421M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $741M 16% of world imports
- 3 Canada $214M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 car windshield
Brazil classifies car windshield under NCM 8708.22.00: HS 8708.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car windshield
What is the HS code for Car windshield?
The HS code for Car windshield is 870822 (Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter). The specific HS code for car windshields (front windscreens) and other vehicle windows is 8708.22.
How do I classify Car windshield for customs?
Car windshield is classified under HS code 870822 — Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the rubber seals for the windshield?
No, rubber seals and weatherstripping are generally classified under 4016.93 as gaskets or seals of vulcanized rubber, unless they are part of a complete window assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of car windshield (HS 870822)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870822 (the code used for car windshield) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 32% of world exports), Germany ($567M) and Mexico ($421M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 car windshield (HS 870822)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870822 (the code used for car windshield) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($741M) and Canada ($214M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Car windshield the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870822 for Car windshield 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 car windshield in Brazil?
In Brazil, car windshield (HS 870822) is classified under NCM 8708.22.00.