Product classification
HS code for Clear float glass: 7005.29
Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Classification of clear float glass under HS 7005.29
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7005.29
- Pilkington Optifloat Clear
- Guardian UltraClear
- AGC Planibel Clearvision
- Saint-Gobain SGG Planilux
- Vitro Starphire Ultra-Clear
Codes often confused with 7005.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700529 (the code used for clear float glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700529 (the code used for clear float glass) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 700529, not only clear float glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $343M 11% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $319M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $297M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $477M 15% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $147M 4.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $130M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 clear float glass
Brazil classifies clear float glass under NCM 7005.29.00: HS 7005.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clear float glass
What is the HS code for Clear float glass?
The HS code for Clear float glass is 700529 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground)). The HS code for clear, non-wired float glass in sheets is 7005.29.
How do I classify Clear float glass for customs?
Clear float glass is classified under HS code 700529 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of clear float glass (HS 700529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700529 (the code used for clear float glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($343M, 11% of world exports), Malaysia ($319M) and China ($297M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 clear float glass (HS 700529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700529 (the code used for clear float glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($477M, 15% of world imports), Hong Kong ($147M) and the United States ($130M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 Clear float glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700529 for Clear float 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 clear float glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, clear float glass (HS 700529) is classified under NCM 7005.29.00.