Product classification
HS code for Tinted drawn glass: 7004.20
Glass, drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Classification of tinted drawn glass under HS 7004.20
HS code 7004.20 applies to drawn glass and blown glass in sheets that are colored throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed, or have an absorbent or reflecting layer. Drawn glass is produced by pulling the molten glass vertically or horizontally, a process that distinguishes it from cast or float glass. For classification under 7004.20, the glass must not be "otherwise worked," meaning it has not been edge-ground, engraved, or further processed beyond the initial sheet formation and tinting. This glass is characterized by its fire-finished surface and is historically common in older window applications and specific artistic glass uses where the unique optical qualities of drawn glass are preferred over the perfection of float glass.
- Covers
- Body-tinted drawn sheet glass
- Coloured blown glass in sheets (antique glass)
- Tinted glass sheets produced by the Fourcault or Libbey-Owens processes
- Flashed drawn glass
- Opacified drawn glass sheets
- Also under 7004.20
- Tinted drawn window panes
- Opacified blown glass for lamps
- Reflective drawn greenhouse glass
Codes often confused with 7004.20
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under HS code 7004.90, which is for drawn glass that is not tinted or opacified. It is also confused with HS code 7005.21 (tinted float glass). While both are flat glass, the drawing process of 7004 creates different surface characteristics than the floating process of 7005. If the glass has been tempered or laminated, it moves to heading 7007.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700420 (the code used for tinted drawn glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700420 (the code used for tinted drawn glass) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 700420, not only tinted drawn glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $11M 30% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$8.0M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $6.6M 17% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $10.0M 23% of world imports
- 2 China $8.2M 19% of world imports
- 3 Dominican Republic $5.4M 13% of world imports
World total: $43M 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 tinted drawn glass
Brazil classifies tinted drawn glass under NCM 7004.20.00: HS 7004.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tinted drawn glass
What is the HS code for Tinted drawn glass?
The HS code for Tinted drawn glass is 700420 (Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked). The HS code for drawn and blown glass in sheets, body-tinted or opacified, is 7004.20.
How do I classify Tinted drawn glass for customs?
Tinted drawn glass is classified under HS code 700420 — Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is blown glass for windows included here?
Yes, blown glass that has been opened out into flat sheets (often used for restoration or art) is classified under 7004.20 if tinted.
Which countries are the top exporters of tinted drawn glass (HS 700420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700420 (the code used for tinted drawn glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11M, 30% of world exports), Taiwan (about $8.0M) and Germany ($6.6M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 drawn glass (HS 700420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700420 (the code used for tinted drawn glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10.0M, 23% of world imports), China ($8.2M) and the Dominican Republic ($5.4M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 drawn glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700420 for Tinted drawn 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 drawn glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, tinted drawn glass (HS 700420) is classified under NCM 7004.20.00.