Product classification
HS code for Rolled colored glass: 7003.12
Glass, cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Classification of rolled colored glass under HS 7003.12
Rolled colored glass is classified under HS code 7003.12, which specifically addresses cast glass and rolled glass in non-wired sheets that have been colored through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or provided with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The classification process begins in Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. Heading 7003 is dedicated to cast and rolled glass, which is produced by passing molten glass between rollers to achieve a specific thickness and surface texture. Subheading 7003.12 is distinguished from other subheadings by the presence of color or specific surface treatments. To qualify for this code, the glass must be in the form of a sheet and must not contain an internal wire mesh. The 'colored through the mass' designation means the color is integrated into the glass material itself during the melting process, rather than being applied as a surface coating after production.
- Covers
- Body-tinted rolled glass sheets
- Opacified cast glass for decorative use
- Flashed rolled glass (glass with a thin layer of different colored glass)
- Rolled glass with an integrated absorbent or reflecting layer
- Patterned colored glass produced by rolling
- Also under 7003.12
- Pilkington (part of NSG Group) tinted glass
- Guardian Glass reflective panels
- AGC Inc. body-tinted glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass opacified sheets
Codes often confused with 7003.12
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 7005.21, which covers float glass that is colored through the mass. The difference lies in the manufacturing process: 7003 is for rolled or cast glass, which usually has a textured surface, while 7005 is for float glass, which is perfectly flat and smooth due to being floated on molten tin. Another error is using 7003.19, which is reserved for rolled glass that is clear and uncolored.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700312 (the code used for rolled colored glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700312 (the code used for rolled colored glass) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% 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 700312, not only rolled colored glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $91M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $56M 26% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $193M 68% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $9.9M 3.5% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $9.8M 3.5% of world imports
World total: $283M 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 rolled colored glass
Brazil classifies rolled colored glass under NCM 7003.12.00: HS 7003.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rolled colored glass
What is the HS code for Rolled colored glass?
The HS code for Rolled colored glass is 700312 (Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer). The HS code for rolled colored glass is 7003.12, provided it is in non-wired sheets and colored through the mass.
How do I classify Rolled colored glass for customs?
Rolled colored glass is classified under HS code 700312 — Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include glass with a wire mesh?
No, rolled glass that contains a wire mesh is classified under HS code 7003.20, regardless of whether it is colored or clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of rolled colored glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700312 (the code used for rolled colored glass) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($91M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($56M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $218M, 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 rolled colored glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700312 (the code used for rolled colored glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($193M, 68% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($9.9M) and Hong Kong ($9.8M). World imports came to about $283M, 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 Rolled colored glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700312 for Rolled colored 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 rolled colored glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, rolled colored glass (HS 700312) is classified under NCM 7003.12.00.