Product classification
HS code for Reflective float glass: 7005.10
Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Classification of reflective float glass under HS 7005.10
Reflective float glass is classified under HS code 7005.10 because it represents float glass that has been treated with a specific absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The classification is determined by the manufacturing method—the float process where molten glass is floated on a bed of molten metal—and the subsequent surface modification. Unlike standard float glass, the 7005.10 subcategory specifically addresses glass that has a thin coating of metal or metal oxide to reduce heat gain or provide privacy. This coating is typically applied during the manufacturing process (on-line) or via vacuum deposition (off-line). The presence of this layer is the primary technical characteristic that distinguishes it from other types of flat glass in Chapter 70. The layer must be applied to the surface of the glass and not be colored throughout the mass, which would lead to a different classification. This glass is widely used in modern architecture for its energy-saving properties, as the reflective layer bounces solar radiation away from the building, reducing cooling costs.
- Covers
- Solar control reflective glass
- One-way mirror glass (float process)
- Low-emissivity (Low-E) float glass with metallic coating
- Hard-coated reflective glass
- Soft-coated reflective glass (non-worked)
- Also under 7005.10
- Pilkington K Glass
- Guardian SunGuard
- AGC Stopray
- Saint-Gobain Planitherm
- Schott Mirogard (anti-reflective glass)
Codes often confused with 7005.10
Common mistake. Reflective float glass is frequently confused with HS code 7005.21, which covers glass colored throughout the mass (body-tinted) but lacking a surface coating. Another common error is classifying it under 7007.11 or 7007.19, which are reserved for toughened (tempered) safety glass. If the reflective glass has been tempered or laminated, it must be moved to heading 7007 or 7008 respectively, as 7005 only covers non-worked sheets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700510 (the code used for reflective float glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700510 (the code used for reflective float glass) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 8.9% 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 700510, not only reflective float glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $225M 11% of world exports
- 2 United States $197M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$179M 9.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $184M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Canada $166M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $124M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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. 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 reflective float glass
Brazil classifies reflective float glass under NCM 7005.10.00: HS 7005.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about reflective float glass
What is the HS code for Reflective float glass?
The HS code for Reflective float glass is 700510 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer). The HS code for reflective float glass is 7005.10, specifically for non-wired sheets having an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer.
How do I classify Reflective float glass for customs?
Reflective float glass is classified under HS code 700510 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tempered reflective glass?
No, if the glass has been tempered, it is classified under HS code 7007.19 as safety glass, regardless of the reflective coating.
Which countries are the top exporters of reflective float glass (HS 700510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700510 (the code used for reflective float glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($225M, 11% of world exports), the United States ($197M) and Vietnam (about $179M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 reflective float glass (HS 700510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700510 (the code used for reflective float glass) in UN Comtrade data were India ($184M, 8.9% of world imports), Canada ($166M) and the United States ($124M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Reflective float glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700510 for Reflective float 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 reflective float glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, reflective float glass (HS 700510) is classified under NCM 7005.10.00.