Product classification
HS code for Decorative sheet glass: 7003.12
Glass, cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Classification of decorative sheet glass under HS 7003.12
Decorative sheet glass is classified under HS code 7003.12 based on its specific manufacturing process and physical characteristics. Chapter 70 of the Harmonized System covers glass and glassware, with heading 7003 specifically addressing cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles. The subheading 7003.12 is designated for non-wired sheets that are colored through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or have an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. This classification is distinct from float glass or drawn glass because of the rolling or casting method used to create the texture or decorative finish. To qualify for this code, the glass must not be further worked beyond the initial casting or rolling process; for example, it should not be edge-ground or framed. The decorative nature of this glass often stems from the addition of metal oxides during the melting phase to provide specific colors or the application of layers to create opacity or reflectivity for architectural use.
- Covers
- Body-tinted rolled glass sheets
- Opacified architectural cast glass
- Flashed glass sheets for decorative windows
- Non-wired rolled glass with reflective layers
- Tinted cathedral glass
- Patterned cast glass with body coloration
- Also under 7003.12
- Pilkington (part of NSG Group) tinted glass
- Guardian Glass reflective panels
- AGC Inc. body-tinted glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass opacified sheets
Codes often confused with 7003.12
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under HS code 7005.21, which covers float glass that is colored through the mass. However, 7005 is for glass made via the float process, whereas 7003 is specifically for cast or rolled glass. It is also confused with 7003.19, which is for non-wired sheets that are not tinted, opacified, or flashed. If the glass is framed, it may move to 7009 or 7013 depending on its final use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700312 (the code used for decorative sheet glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700312 (the code used for decorative sheet glass) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% 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 700312, not only decorative sheet glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $91M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $56M 26% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $193M 68% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $9.9M 3.5% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $9.8M 3.5% of world imports
World total: $283M 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 decorative sheet glass
Brazil classifies decorative sheet glass under NCM 7003.12.00: HS 7003.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about decorative sheet glass
What is the HS code for Decorative sheet glass?
The HS code for Decorative sheet glass is 700312 (Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer). The HS code for decorative, non-wired, body-tinted, or opacified cast and rolled sheet glass is 7003.12.
How do I classify Decorative sheet glass for customs?
Decorative sheet glass is classified under HS code 700312 — Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is stained glass classified under this code?
No, finished stained glass windows are typically classified under 7016.10 as multi-cellular glass or 7020.00 as other articles of glass, depending on their construction.
Which countries are the top exporters of decorative sheet glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700312 (the code used for decorative sheet glass) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($91M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($56M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $218M, 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 decorative sheet glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700312 (the code used for decorative sheet glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($193M, 68% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($9.9M) and Hong Kong ($9.8M). World imports came to about $283M, 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 Decorative sheet glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700312 for Decorative sheet 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 decorative sheet glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, decorative sheet glass (HS 700312) is classified under NCM 7003.12.00.