Product classification
HS code for Colored polished glass: 7005.21
Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Classification of colored polished glass under HS 7005.21
HS code 7005.21 applies to glass that has been manufactured using the float process or has undergone surface grinding and polishing to achieve perfectly flat and parallel surfaces. For a product to fall under this specific subheading, it must be 'coloured throughout the mass,' also known as body-tinted glass. This means the coloring agents, such as metal oxides, are integrated into the glass during the molten stage, resulting in a uniform color through the entire thickness of the sheet. This is distinct from glass that is merely surface-coated, painted, or flashed. Furthermore, the glass must be 'non-wired,' meaning it does not contain an internal wire mesh. The 'polished' aspect refers to the mechanical finishing of the glass surfaces to remove imperfections and ensure optical clarity. This code is frequently used for architectural glass used in windows and facades where light transmission and heat absorption need to be controlled via tinting. It also covers glass used in the manufacture of high-end furniture and mirrors, provided the glass has not yet been silvered or further worked beyond the sheet stage.
- Covers
- Body-tinted float glass sheets
- Polished bronze-tinted glass
- Grey-tinted architectural glass
- Green body-tinted glass for furniture
- Surface-ground colored glass sheets
- Also under 7005.21
- Pilkington Optifloat Tint
- Guardian SunGuard SNX 60/28
- AGC Stopray Vision-50T
- Saint-Gobain Cool-Lite SKN 176
- Vitro Solarban 70XL
Codes often confused with 7005.21
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7005.10, which applies to glass having an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer (coated glass). It is also confused with 7004.20, which covers colored glass made by the drawn or blown process rather than the float or polishing process. Lastly, it should not be confused with 7007, which is for safety glass that has been tempered or laminated.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700521 (the code used for colored polished glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700521 (the code used for colored polished glass) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 7.7% 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 700521, not only colored polished glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $133M 13% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $116M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $102M 10% of world exports
World total: $988M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $78M 7.7% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $55M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Hungary $51M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 colored polished glass
Brazil classifies colored polished glass under NCM 7005.21.00: HS 7005.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about colored polished glass
What is the HS code for Colored polished glass?
The HS code for Colored polished glass is 700521 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground). The HS code for colored, non-wired, float or polished glass in sheets is 7005.21.
How do I classify Colored polished glass for customs?
Colored polished glass is classified under HS code 700521 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tempered safety glass?
No, tempered glass is considered 'worked' glass and is classified under heading 7007, even if it was originally colored float glass.
Which countries are the top exporters of colored polished glass (HS 700521)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700521 (the code used for colored polished glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($133M, 13% of world exports), Indonesia ($116M) and Germany ($102M). World exports came to about $988M, 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 colored polished glass (HS 700521)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700521 (the code used for colored polished glass) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($78M, 7.7% of world imports), South Korea ($55M) and Hungary ($51M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Colored polished glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700521 for Colored polished 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 colored polished glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, colored polished glass (HS 700521) is classified under NCM 7005.21.00.