Product classification
HS code for Glass plates: 7013.49
Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4.
Classification of glass plates under HS 7013.49
Glass plates are classified under HS code 7013.49 because they represent glassware specifically designed for table or kitchen use. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, which direct products to Chapter 70 for glass and heading 7013 for glassware used for domestic purposes. Specifically, subheading 7013.49 acts as a residual category for table or kitchen glassware that is not made of glass-ceramics (which falls under 7013.10) and is not a drinking glass (which falls under 7013.22 through 7013.37). The classification depends on the material composition and the intended functional use. If the plate is made of toughened (tempered) glass or borosilicate glass but is intended for serving food, it remains here. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere classified) designation ensures that standard soda-lime glass plates used in domestic or commercial dining settings are captured under this specific code, provided they are not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
- Covers
- Soda-lime glass dinner plates
- Borosilicate glass serving platters
- Tempered glass side plates
- Lead crystal dessert plates
- Glass soup bowls and plates
- Opal glass tableware
- Also under 7013.49
- IKEA 365+ food containers
- Libbey serving bowls
- Arcoroc dinnerware
- Bormioli Rocco storage jars
- Pasabahce kitchenware
Codes often confused with 7013.49
Common mistake. Glass plates are frequently confused with ceramic plates under heading 6911 (porcelain) or 6912 (other ceramics). While they serve the same function, the material composition is the primary determinant. Another common error is using 7013.10, which is strictly for glass-ceramics—a specific material that has been devitrified. Additionally, flat glass sheets used in construction (heading 7005) are sometimes incorrectly used for glass plates; however, 7005 refers to raw materials, whereas 7013.49 refers to finished consumer goods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701349 (the code used for glass plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701349 (the code used for glass plates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.7% 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 701349, not only glass plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.0B 66% of world exports
- 2 France $175M 5.6% of world exports
- 3 Poland $113M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $246M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 Germany $154M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $117M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 glass plates
Brazil classifies glass plates under NCM 7013.49.00: HS 7013.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass plates
What is the HS code for Glass plates?
The HS code for Glass plates is 701349 (Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4). The HS code for glass plates used for table or kitchen purposes is 7013.49.
How do I classify Glass plates for customs?
Glass plates is classified under HS code 701349 — Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tempered glass plates classified differently?
No, tempered glass plates intended for table use are still classified under 7013.49, as the heading covers glassware by function regardless of the toughening process, provided it is not glass-ceramic.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass plates (HS 701349)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701349 (the code used for glass plates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 66% of world exports), France ($175M) and Poland ($113M). 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 glass plates (HS 701349)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701349 (the code used for glass plates) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($246M, 9.7% of world imports), Germany ($154M) and Brazil ($117M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Glass plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701349 for Glass plates 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 glass plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass plates (HS 701349) is classified under NCM 7013.49.00.