Product classification
HS code for Polished plate glass: 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 polished plate glass under HS 7005.29
Polished plate glass is classified under HS code 7005.29. This classification is found in Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. Heading 7005 is specifically for float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheets. The subheading 7005.29 is used for glass that is non-wired and does not have an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. Crucially, this code applies to glass that is not colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, or flashed. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process—where the glass is ground and polished to ensure perfectly flat and parallel surfaces—and the absence of specific structural or chemical modifications like wire mesh or surface coatings.
- Covers
- Clear float glass sheets
- Surface-ground plate glass
- Polished architectural glass (non-tempered)
- Clear glass sheets for mirror manufacturing
- Non-wired transparent plate glass
- 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. Polished plate glass is often confused with HS code 7005.10, which is for glass that has an absorbent or reflective layer (like tinted or energy-efficient glass). Another common error is using 7007.11 or 7007.19, which are for toughened (tempered) safety glass. If the polished plate glass has undergone a heat treatment to make it safety glass, it must be moved to heading 7007. Furthermore, if the glass is already framed or worked into a specific object like a mirror, it should be classified under 7009.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700529 (the code used for polished plate glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700529 (the code used for polished plate glass) 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 polished plate glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $343M 11% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $319M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $297M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $477M 15% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $147M 4.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $130M 4.0% of world imports
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 polished plate glass
Brazil classifies polished plate glass 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 polished plate glass
What is the HS code for Polished plate glass?
The HS code for Polished plate glass 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 Polished plate glass for customs?
Polished plate glass 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 clear polished plate glass?
The standard HS code for non-wired, non-tinted polished plate glass is 7005.29.
Is tempered glass included in this code?
No, tempered or laminated glass is considered safety glass and is classified under heading 7007. HS code 7005 only covers the glass in its basic sheet form before such safety treatments.
Which countries are the top exporters of polished plate glass (HS 700529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700529 (the code used for polished plate glass) 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 polished plate glass (HS 700529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700529 (the code used for polished plate glass) 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 Polished plate glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700529 for Polished plate 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 polished plate glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, polished plate glass (HS 700529) is classified under NCM 7005.29.00.