Product classification
HS code for Processed glass sheets: 7006.00
Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials.
Classification of processed glass sheets under HS 7006.00
Processed glass sheets are classified under HS code 7006.00 because this heading specifically covers glass from headings 70.03, 70.04, or 70.05 that has undergone further mechanical or chemical processing. While the base glass might be float glass or rolled glass, the application of processes such as bending, edge-working, engraving, or drilling transforms the product into a worked article. To remain under this code, the glass must not be framed or combined with other materials, as such additions would typically move the product into categories for finished furniture, mirrors, or specialized machinery parts. The classification relies on the fact that the glass has been modified beyond simple cutting to shape, yet retains its identity as a glass sheet rather than a complex assembly. Edge-working includes grinding, polishing, or rounding the edges to improve safety and aesthetics, while enameling involves the application of glass-based pigments that are fused to the surface through heat. This code serves as a catch-all for glass sheets that have been enhanced for specific architectural or industrial uses without becoming a multi-component product.
- Covers
- Bent or curved glass sheets for architectural use
- Glass with beveled or polished edges
- Drilled glass panels for mounting hardware
- Sand-blasted or acid-etched decorative glass
- Enamelled glass sheets with fused color
- Engraved glass for signage or decoration
- Also under 7006.00
- Vitro Curved Glass
- Guardian ShowerGuard
- AGC Lacobel
- Saint-Gobain SGG Masterglass
- Pilkington Optiwhite with polished edges
Codes often confused with 7006.00
Common mistake. Processed glass is frequently confused with 70.05, which covers basic float glass that has not been worked. It is also often misclassified under 70.07, which is reserved specifically for safety glass (tempered or laminated). If the glass is silvered to create a reflective surface, it must be classified under 70.09 as a glass mirror. Furthermore, if the glass is framed in wood or metal, it may fall under 70.13 or even Chapter 94 if it is part of a furniture assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700600 (the code used for processed glass sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700600 (the code used for processed glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% 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 700600, not only processed glass sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $726M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $700M 18% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $618M 16% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.0B 28% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $549M 15% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$429M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.7B 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 processed glass sheets
Brazil classifies processed glass sheets under NCM 7006.00.00: HS 7006.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about processed glass sheets
What is the HS code for Processed glass sheets?
The HS code for Processed glass sheets is 700600 (Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005; bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials). The primary HS code for glass sheets that have been bent, edge-worked, or engraved but not framed is 7006.00.
How do I classify Processed glass sheets for customs?
Processed glass sheets is classified under HS code 700600 — Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005; bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 7006.00 include tempered safety glass?
No, tempered or laminated safety glass is specifically classified under HS code 70.07, even if it has been edge-worked or drilled.
Which countries are the top exporters of processed glass sheets (HS 700600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700600 (the code used for processed glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($726M, 19% of world exports), China ($700M) and Singapore ($618M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 processed glass sheets (HS 700600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700600 (the code used for processed glass sheets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 28% of world imports), South Korea ($549M) and Taiwan (about $429M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Processed glass sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700600 for Processed 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 processed glass sheets in Brazil?
In Brazil, processed glass sheets (HS 700600) is classified under NCM 7006.00.00.