HS Code for Vehicle windshields
Vehicle windshields are classified under HS code 7007.21 when they consist of laminated safety glass. This classification is part of Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. The specific subheading 7007.21 is reserved for laminated safety glass that is shaped and sized specifically for incorporation into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels. Laminated glass is defined by its construction: two or more sheets of glass bonded together with one or more interlayers of plastics (such as polyvinyl butyral or PVB). This construction ensures that the glass does not shatter into sharp fragments upon impact, which is a safety requirement for windshields. The classification under Chapter 70 is appropriate when the windshield is presented as a glass product without frames or complex electrical assemblies that would otherwise qualify it as a vehicle part under Chapter 87. This code is used by manufacturers and distributors who supply the glass as a component for assembly or as a replacement part in its unframed state.
Products Included
- Laminated glass windshields for automobiles
- Laminated safety glass for aircraft cockpits
- Curved laminated glass for bus windscreens
- Replacement windshield glass for trucks
- Laminated glass for marine vessel bridges
Common Misclassification
A frequent error is confusing 7007.21 with 7007.11, which covers toughened (tempered) safety glass. While both are safety glass, their construction is different; tempered glass is a single layer treated by heat or chemicals. Another common misclassification is with 8708.22. If the windshield is imported with a frame or integrated sensors/heating elements that make it a complete body part, it should be classified under 8708.22 instead of 7007.21.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Vehicle windshields?
The HS code for laminated safety glass windshields suitable for vehicles is 7007.21.
What if the windshield is made of tempered glass?
If the windshield is made of toughened (tempered) safety glass rather than laminated glass, it is classified under HS code 7007.11.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Vehicle windshields?
The HS code for Vehicle windshields is 700721 (Glass; safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels).
How do I classify Vehicle windshields for customs?
Vehicle windshields is classified under HS code 700721 — Glass; safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Vehicle windshields the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700721 for Vehicle windshields is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.