Product classification
HS code for Tinted float glass: 7005.21
Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Classification of tinted float glass under HS 7005.21
Tinted float glass falls under HS code 7005.21. This subheading includes float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheets, provided they are non-wired and colored throughout the mass (body tinted). The float process involves floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal (usually tin) to achieve perfectly flat and parallel surfaces. This code is specific to glass where the tinting is achieved by adding metal oxides to the glass batch before melting, ensuring the color is uniform throughout the thickness of the pane. This glass is widely used in modern construction for aesthetic purposes and to reduce solar heat gain and glare within buildings.
- Covers
- Bronze, grey, or green body-tinted float glass
- Polished tinted plate glass
- Body-tinted glass for architectural facades
- Tinted float glass for automotive use (before further working)
- Opacified float glass sheets
- Also under 7005.21
- Pilkington Optifloat Tint
- Guardian SunGuard SNX 60/28
- AGC Stopray Vision-50T
- Saint-Gobain Cool-Lite SKN 176
- Vitro Solarban 70XL
Codes often confused with 7005.21
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 7005.10, which covers glass with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer but which is not necessarily body-tinted. If the glass is both body-tinted and has a reflective coating, 7005.10 takes precedence. Another error is using 7005.29, which is for float glass that is not tinted. If the glass is cut to a specific shape or has worked edges, it may fall under 7006.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700521 (the code used for tinted float glass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700521 (the code used for tinted float glass) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 7.7% 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 700521, not only tinted float glass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $133M 13% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $116M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $102M 10% of world exports
World total: $988M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $78M 7.7% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $55M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Hungary $51M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 float glass
Brazil classifies tinted float glass under NCM 7005.21.00: HS 7005.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tinted float glass
What is the HS code for Tinted float glass?
The HS code for Tinted float glass is 700521 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground). The HS code for non-wired, body-tinted float glass or surface ground/polished glass is 7005.21.
How do I classify Tinted float glass for customs?
Tinted float glass is classified under HS code 700521 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7005.10 and 7005.21?
7005.10 is for glass with a surface coating (like a mirror or solar control film), while 7005.21 is for glass where the color is throughout the entire mass of the glass.
Which countries are the top exporters of tinted float glass (HS 700521)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700521 (the code used for tinted float glass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($133M, 13% of world exports), Indonesia ($116M) and Germany ($102M). World exports came to about $988M, 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 float glass (HS 700521)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700521 (the code used for tinted float glass) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($78M, 7.7% of world imports), South Korea ($55M) and Hungary ($51M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Tinted float glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700521 for Tinted 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 tinted float glass in Brazil?
In Brazil, tinted float glass (HS 700521) is classified under NCM 7005.21.00.