Product classification

HS code for Float glass sheets: 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 float glass sheets under HS 7005.29

Float glass sheets are classified under HS code 700529. This classification is based on the manufacturing process and the physical state of the glass. Heading 7005 covers float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheets. The subheading 700529 specifically refers to glass that is non-wired and is not colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or merely surface ground. Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, usually tin, which results in a sheet of uniform thickness and extremely flat surfaces. This code is intended for 'clear' float glass that has not undergone further processing like tempering, laminating, or being framed. It is the standard raw material for windows, mirrors, and glass furniture. The classification depends on the glass being in rectangular (including square) sheets, as further shaping or edge-working would move it to a different heading.

Covers
  • Clear float glass sheets
  • Non-tinted architectural glass in bulk sheets
  • Polished plate glass
  • Substrate glass for mirror manufacturing
  • Standard transparent window 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 700521, which is reserved for glass that is colored throughout the mass, opacified, or flashed. If the glass has any body tint, 700529 is incorrect. Another frequent error is using 700711 or 700719, which are for toughened (tempered) safety glass. Once float glass is heat-treated to become safety glass, it leaves heading 7005 entirely. Finally, 7003 (cast glass) is sometimes confused with float glass, but they are distinguished by their different manufacturing methods and surface textures.

7005.21Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground7007.11Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels7007.19Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels)70.05Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked70.03Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked

Top exporters and importers of HS 700529 (the code used for float glass sheets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700529 (the code used for float glass sheets) 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 float glass sheets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $343M
  2. 2 Malaysia $319M
  3. 3 China $297M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $477M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $147M
  3. 3 United States $130M

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 float glass sheets

Brazil classifies float glass sheets 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 float glass sheets

What is the HS code for Float glass sheets?

The HS code for Float glass sheets 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)).

How do I classify Float glass sheets for customs?

Float glass sheets 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.

What is the HS code for float glass?

The HS code for clear, non-wired, non-tinted float glass in sheets is 700529.

Is tempered glass classified under 700529?

No, tempered or toughened glass is classified under heading 7007. HS code 700529 only applies to glass that has not been safety-treated.

Which countries are the top exporters of float glass sheets (HS 700529)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700529 (the code used for float glass sheets) 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 float glass sheets (HS 700529)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 700529 (the code used for float glass sheets) 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 Float glass sheets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 700529 for Float 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 float glass sheets in Brazil?

In Brazil, float glass sheets (HS 700529) is classified under NCM 7005.29.00.