Product classification
HS code for Coated float glass: 7005.10
Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Classification of coated float glass under HS 7005.10
HS code 7005.10 is the specific designation for float glass and surface ground or polished glass that has been treated with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The classification is primarily defined by the manufacturing process and the subsequent surface treatment. Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, usually tin, to achieve perfectly flat and parallel surfaces. The addition of a metallic or chemical oxide coating is intended to modify the optical and thermal properties of the glass, such as reducing solar heat gain or improving thermal insulation. This code falls under Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. To qualify for 7005.10, the glass must be in sheets and must not have been further worked, such as being toughened, laminated, or cut to non-rectangular shapes. The presence of the coating is the critical factor that distinguishes this subheading from 7005.21 or 7005.29, which cover non-coated float glass. The coating must be applied to the surface of the glass rather than being incorporated into the glass mass itself.
- Covers
- Low-emissivity (Low-E) float glass sheets
- Solar control coated architectural glass
- Reflective coated glass for building facades
- Anti-reflective coated glass sheets
- One-way mirror glass (non-silvered)
- Magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coated glass
- Also under 7005.10
- Pilkington K Glass
- Guardian SunGuard
- AGC Stopray
- Saint-Gobain Planitherm
- Schott Mirogard (anti-reflective glass)
Codes often confused with 7005.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 7003, which covers cast or rolled glass, and HS code 7007, which covers safety glass. If the coated float glass has been tempered (toughened) or laminated for safety purposes, it must be classified under 7007.11 or 7007.21, respectively. Additionally, silvered glass mirrors are classified under 7009 and should not be confused with reflective float glass under 7005.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700510 (the code used for coated float glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700510 (the code used for coated float glass) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 8.9% 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 700510, not only coated float glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $225M 11% of world exports
- 2 United States $197M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$179M 9.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $184M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Canada $166M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $124M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 coated float glass
Brazil classifies coated float glass under NCM 7005.10.00: HS 7005.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated float glass
What is the HS code for Coated float glass?
The HS code for Coated float glass is 700510 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer). The HS code for coated float glass in sheets, having an absorbent or reflecting layer, is 7005.10.
How do I classify Coated float glass for customs?
Coated float glass is classified under HS code 700510 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is tinted glass included in this code?
Tinted glass is only included in 7005.10 if the tint is achieved through a surface coating. If the glass is colored throughout the mass without a surface coating, it is classified under 7005.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated float glass (HS 700510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700510 (the code used for coated float glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($225M, 11% of world exports), the United States ($197M) and Vietnam (about $179M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 coated float glass (HS 700510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700510 (the code used for coated float glass) in UN Comtrade data were India ($184M, 8.9% of world imports), Canada ($166M) and the United States ($124M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Coated float glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700510 for Coated 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 coated float glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated float glass (HS 700510) is classified under NCM 7005.10.00.