Product classification
HS code for Navigation light lenses: 7014.00
Glassware, signalling, (not optically worked).
Classification of navigation light lenses under HS 7014.00
Navigation light lenses made of glass are classified under HS code 7014.00. This code covers signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading 7015), which have not been optically worked. In the context of the Harmonized System, 'optically worked' refers to glass that has been ground and polished to produce specific optical properties, such as precise focal lengths. Navigation light lenses used for maritime, aviation, or terrestrial signalling are typically molded or pressed glass that provides color and light diffusion without the need for high-precision optical surfacing. These components are essential for safety and are identified by their durability and specific refractive indices required for signal visibility. The classification is governed by Chapter 70 (Glass and Glassware). It is important to note that this code applies to the glass element itself; if the lens is imported as part of a complete lamp assembly, the classification would shift to Chapter 94. However, as a standalone glass component for signalling, 7014.00 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- Glass lenses for ship navigation lights
- Glass covers for airfield approach lights
- Beacon glass lenses (non-optically worked)
- Signal lamp glass for railways
- Lighthouse glass panels (unworked)
- Also under 7014.00
- GE Current traffic signal lenses
- Siemens railway signal glass
- Philips street light globes
- Federal Signal warning light domes
- Dialight industrial signal glass
Codes often confused with 7014.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 9405.91, which covers parts of lamps and lighting fittings. However, 7014.00 is more specific for signalling glassware. Another error is using 9001.90, which is for glass elements that have been 'optically worked' (precision ground).
Top exporters and importers of HS 701400 (the code used for navigation light lenses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701400 (the code used for navigation light lenses) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 701400, not only navigation light lenses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $122M 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $111M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $102M 16% of world exports
World total: $630M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $136M 26% of world imports
- 2 Japan $86M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $82M 15% of world imports
World total: $532M 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 navigation light lenses
Brazil classifies navigation light lenses under NCM 7014.00.00: HS 7014.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about navigation light lenses
What is the HS code for Navigation light lenses?
The HS code for Navigation light lenses is 701400 (Glassware; signalling, (not optically worked)). The HS code for glass navigation light lenses that are not optically worked is 7014.00.
How do I classify Navigation light lenses for customs?
Navigation light lenses is classified under HS code 701400 — Glassware; signalling, (not optically worked). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does 'not optically worked' mean for glass classification?
It means the glass has been molded, cast, or pressed into shape but has not undergone the precision grinding and polishing required for high-accuracy optical instruments.
Which countries are the top exporters of navigation light lenses (HS 701400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701400 (the code used for navigation light lenses) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($122M, 19% of world exports), the United States ($111M) and China ($102M). World exports came to about $630M, 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 navigation light lenses (HS 701400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701400 (the code used for navigation light lenses) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 26% of world imports), Japan ($86M) and China ($82M). World imports came to about $532M, 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 Navigation light lenses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701400 for Navigation light lenses 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 navigation light lenses in Brazil?
In Brazil, navigation light lenses (HS 701400) is classified under NCM 7014.00.00.