Product classification
HS code for Drawn glass sheets: 7004.90
Glass, drawn and blown, in sheets, (other than glass coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer).
Classification of drawn glass sheets under HS 7004.90
Drawn glass sheets are classified under HS code 7004.90. This category includes glass produced by the drawing or blowing process that has not been further worked, such as being tinted, opacified, or having an absorbent or reflecting layer. Heading 7004 is distinct from float glass (7005) because of the manufacturing method. Drawn glass is pulled vertically or horizontally from a furnace, a process that can result in slight wave-like distortions, whereas float glass is floated on molten tin to achieve perfectly flat surfaces. The classification 7004.90 specifically refers to other drawn glass that does not meet the criteria for being colored throughout the mass or flashed. This glass is typically used in greenhouses, basic window glazing, or as a substrate for further processing. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process (drawing/blowing) and the absence of specific surface treatments or body tints at the time of export.
- Covers
- Clear drawn sheet glass
- Blown glass in sheets
- Unworked window glass (drawn process)
- Thin drawn glass for picture frames
- Horticultural glass sheets
- Also under 7004.90
- Generic drawn window glass
- Basic picture frame glass
- Horticultural glazing sheets
Codes often confused with 7004.90
Common mistake. Drawn glass is most commonly confused with float glass under HS code 7005.29. It is also frequently misclassified under 7004.20 if the customs officer incorrectly identifies the glass as being body-tinted or opacified. If the glass is wired, it must be classified under 7003 or 7005 depending on the process, as 7004 does not include wired glass.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700490 (the code used for drawn glass sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700490 (the code used for drawn glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% 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 700490, not only drawn glass sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $438M 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $352M 20% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $316M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 62% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $254M 13% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$184M 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.0B 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 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 drawn glass sheets
Brazil classifies drawn glass sheets under NCM 7004.90.00: HS 7004.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drawn glass sheets
What is the HS code for Drawn glass sheets?
The HS code for Drawn glass sheets is 700490 (Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, (other than glass coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer)). The HS code for clear, non-tinted drawn or blown glass sheets is 7004.90.
How do I classify Drawn glass sheets for customs?
Drawn glass sheets is classified under HS code 700490 — Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, (other than glass coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tempered safety glass?
No, tempered safety glass is classified under HS code 7007.19, as it has undergone a toughening process that changes its classification from basic sheet glass.
Which countries are the top exporters of drawn glass sheets (HS 700490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700490 (the code used for drawn glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($438M, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($352M) and Hong Kong ($316M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 drawn glass sheets (HS 700490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700490 (the code used for drawn glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 62% of world imports), Hong Kong ($254M) and Taiwan (about $184M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Drawn glass sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700490 for Drawn glass sheets 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 drawn glass sheets in Brazil?
In Brazil, drawn glass sheets (HS 700490) is classified under NCM 7004.90.00.