HS Code for Clear float glass

Clear float glass is classified under HS code 7005.29. This classification is determined by the manufacturing process and the physical characteristics of the glass sheets. Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, which results in a perfectly flat surface and uniform thickness without the need for further grinding or polishing. The subheading 7005.29 specifically refers to glass that is non-wired and is not colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or merely surface ground. Under Chapter 70 of the Harmonized System, which covers glass and glassware, heading 7005 is reserved for float glass and surface ground or polished glass. The classification 7005.29 acts as a residual category for clear, non-wired float glass that has not been further worked or transformed into safety glass or mirrors.

Products Included

• Standard clear float glass sheets
• Non-tinted architectural glass panes
• Clear soda-lime float glass
• Unworked clear glass for windows
• Non-wired polished glass sheets

Common Misclassification

Clear float glass is often misclassified under HS code 7003 (cast or rolled glass) or 7004 (drawn or blown glass). The distinction lies in the manufacturing technique; float glass has a distinct surface finish. Another common error is using 7005.21, which is reserved for glass that is colored throughout the mass or opacified. Furthermore, if the glass has been tempered or laminated, it must be classified under 7007.19 or 7007.29, respectively, as safety glass takes precedence over standard float glass.

FAQ

What is the HS code for clear float glass?

The HS code for clear, non-wired float glass in sheets is 7005.29.

Does 7005.29 include tempered glass?

No, tempered glass is considered safety glass and is classified under heading 7007. HS code 7005.29 only covers glass that has not been toughened or laminated.