Product classification
HS code for Tinted cast 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 tinted cast glass under HS 7003.12
Tinted cast glass is classified under HS code 7003.12. This code covers cast glass and rolled glass in non-wired sheets that have been colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or provided with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The primary classification factor is the manufacturing method—casting or rolling—which results in a specific surface texture or internal structure different from float or drawn glass. The "body tinted" aspect means the color is integrated into the glass melt rather than applied as a surface coating. This type of glass is often used for decorative purposes, architectural glazing where light diffusion is required, or in industrial applications where specific thermal properties are needed.
- Covers
- Tinted figured or patterned rolled glass
- Coloured cathedral glass
- Body-tinted translucent rolled glass sheets
- Opacified cast glass in sheets
- Tinted flashed cast glass
- 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 error is classifying this under HS code 7003.19, which is for cast glass that is not tinted or otherwise layered. It is also frequently confused with HS code 7005.21, which covers tinted float glass. The distinction lies in the manufacturing process: 7003 is for cast/rolled glass, while 7005 is for float glass. If the glass is wired, it must be classified under 7003.20 regardless of tinting.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700312 (the code used for tinted cast glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700312 (the code used for tinted cast 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 tinted cast 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 tinted cast glass
Brazil classifies tinted cast 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 tinted cast glass
What is the HS code for Tinted cast glass?
The HS code for Tinted cast 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 non-wired, body-tinted cast or rolled glass in sheets is 7003.12.
How do I classify Tinted cast glass for customs?
Tinted cast 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 tinted glass with patterns?
Yes, most patterned or figured glass is produced via the rolling/casting process and falls under 7003.12 if it is body-tinted.
Which countries are the top exporters of tinted cast glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700312 (the code used for tinted cast 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 tinted cast glass (HS 700312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700312 (the code used for tinted cast 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 Tinted cast glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700312 for Tinted cast 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 tinted cast glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, tinted cast glass (HS 700312) is classified under NCM 7003.12.00.