Product classification
HS code for Safety wired glass: 7003.20
Glass, cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked.
Classification of safety wired glass under HS 7003.20
Safety wired glass falls under HS code 7003.20, which specifically addresses cast glass and rolled glass in wired sheets. This classification is part of Heading 7003, covering glass that has been formed through a casting or rolling process. The presence of an embedded wire mesh during the rolling process is the defining characteristic for this subheading. This wire mesh acts as a reinforcement that holds the glass fragments together if the pane is shattered, which is why it is categorized as a safety product. It is important to note that this code applies to glass that has not been \"otherwise worked,\" meaning it has not been edge-ground, engraved, or further processed beyond the initial casting and wiring. The classification is based on the manufacturing method (rolling/casting) and the physical addition of the wire mesh.
- Covers
- Wired glass sheets for fire-rated doors
- Reinforced glass for industrial skylights
- Wired glass for elevator enclosures
- Translucent wired glass for privacy partitions
- Patterned or figured wired glass produced by rolling
- Also under 7003.20
- Pilkington Pyroshield
- Saint-Gobain Contraflam (raw wired sheets)
- Guardian FireStop
Codes often confused with 7003.20
Common mistake. This product is often confused with HS code 7005, which covers float glass and surface ground or polished glass. However, wired glass is specifically excluded from 7005 if it is cast or rolled. More importantly, it is frequently misclassified under HS code 7007, which covers safety glass consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass. While wired glass is used for safety, the HS nomenclature distinguishes it by its manufacturing process (Heading 7003) rather than just its safety function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700320 (the code used for safety wired glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700320 (the code used for safety wired glass) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 11% 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 700320, not only safety wired glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $6.7M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $5.1M 20% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $5.0M 20% of world exports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$3.5M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Spain $3.3M 11% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $2.5M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $31M 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 safety wired glass
Brazil classifies safety wired glass under NCM 7003.20.00: HS 7003.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safety wired glass
What is the HS code for Safety wired glass?
The HS code for Safety wired glass is 700320 (Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked). The correct HS code for safety wired glass in sheets is 7003.20.
How do I classify Safety wired glass for customs?
Safety wired glass is classified under HS code 700320 — Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tempered safety glass?
No, tempered safety glass is classified under HS code 7007.11 or 7007.19, depending on its shape and use.
Which countries are the top exporters of safety wired glass (HS 700320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700320 (the code used for safety wired glass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($6.7M, 27% of world exports), China ($5.1M) and Saudi Arabia ($5.0M). World exports came to about $25M, 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 safety wired glass (HS 700320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700320 (the code used for safety wired glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $3.5M, 11% of world imports), Spain ($3.3M) and Morocco ($2.5M). World imports came to about $31M, 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 Safety wired glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700320 for Safety wired 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 safety wired glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, safety wired glass (HS 700320) is classified under NCM 7003.20.00.