Product classification
HS code for Windscreen: 8708.22
Vehicles, parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter.
Classification of windscreen under HS 8708.22
Windscreens (windshields) for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.22. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and their parts and accessories. Specifically, heading 8708 covers parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Subheading 8708.22 was specifically created to harmonize the classification of front windscreens, rear windows, and other windows. The classification is guided by Note 1 to Chapter 87 and GIR 1. For a product to be classified here, it must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of Chapter 87. These windscreens are typically made of safety glass (either laminated or tempered) and are often framed or equipped with heating elements or sensors, which further reinforces their classification as vehicle parts rather than general glass products.
- Covers
- Laminated safety glass windscreens for cars
- Tempered glass rear windows for trucks
- Side windows for motor vehicles
- Windscreens with integrated radio antennas
- Heated windscreens for automobiles
- Also under 8708.22
- Pilkington Optiwhite Windshield
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit Side Glass
- AGC Automotive Rear Window
- Carlite Windshield
- Guardian Automotive Glass
Codes often confused with 8708.22
Common mistake. Windscreens are often misclassified under HS code 7007.11 or 7007.21, which covers safety glass consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass for vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. While Chapter 70 covers glass, the specific subheading 8708.22 in the vehicle parts chapter is more specific for motor vehicle windows. Another error is using 8708.29, which is a residual category for other parts and accessories of bodies; however, since 8708.22 is a specific 6-digit code for windows, it must be used according to GIR 6.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870822 (the code used for windscreen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870822 (the code used for windscreen) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 870822, not only windscreen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $567M 14% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $421M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $741M 16% of world imports
- 3 Canada $214M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 windscreen
Brazil classifies windscreen under NCM 8708.22.00: HS 8708.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about windscreen
What is the HS code for Windscreen?
The HS code for Windscreen is 870822 (Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter). The HS code for a motor vehicle windscreen is 8708.22, which covers front windscreens, rear windows, and other windows for vehicles.
How do I classify Windscreen for customs?
Windscreen is classified under HS code 870822 — Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are windscreens for aircraft classified here?
No, windscreens specifically designed for aircraft are classified under HS code 8803 (or 8807 in newer versions) as parts of goods of heading 8801 or 8802, or under 7007.21 if they are considered general safety glass.
Which countries are the top exporters of windscreen (HS 870822)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870822 (the code used for windscreen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 32% of world exports), Germany ($567M) and Mexico ($421M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of windscreen (HS 870822)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870822 (the code used for windscreen) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($741M) and Canada ($214M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Windscreen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870822 for Windscreen 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 windscreen in Brazil?
In Brazil, windscreen (HS 870822) is classified under NCM 8708.22.00.