HS Code for Cast glass sheets

Cast glass sheets are classified under HS code 7003.19 because they are produced through a casting or rolling process where molten glass is passed between rollers to achieve a specific thickness and surface texture. This specific subheading covers non-wired sheets that have not been colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or provided with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The classification depends on the physical state of the glass after the rolling process and the absence of secondary treatments that would place it in more specific categories like 7003.12. The Harmonized System distinguishes glass primarily by its manufacturing method; 7003 specifically identifies glass that has been cast or rolled, which typically results in a surface that is not as perfectly flat or clear as float glass. To fall under 7003.19, the glass must be in the form of sheets and must not contain an internal wire mesh, which is a common reinforcement used in industrial or fire-rated glass applications.

Products Included

• Patterned glass sheets
• Figured glass for decorative windows
• Rolled glass without internal wire mesh
• Translucent cast glass for partitions
• Non-tinted cathedral glass
• Opaque cast glass (not body tinted)

Common Misclassification

Cast glass is frequently confused with float glass, which falls under HS code 7005. While both are glass sheets, float glass is manufactured by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin to create perfectly parallel surfaces. Additionally, if the cast glass is wired, it must be classified under 7003.20. If the glass has been tinted or has an absorbent layer, it belongs under 7003.12. Importers often mistake processed glass (tempered or laminated) for basic cast glass; however, once glass is toughened or laminated, it moves to heading 7007.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cast glass sheets?

The HS code for non-wired, non-tinted cast glass sheets is 7003.19. This code is used globally to identify glass produced via the rolling or casting method.

How does 7003.19 differ from 7005.29?

HS code 7003.19 refers to glass made by rolling, which often has a textured surface, whereas 7005.29 refers to float glass, which is manufactured for high optical clarity and flatness.