Product classification

HS code for Wired float glass: 7005.30

Glass, float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer.

Classification of wired float glass under HS 7005.30

Wired float glass is classified under HS code 7005.30. This classification is part of Heading 7005, which pertains to float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheets. The defining characteristic of products in this subheading is the presence of a wire mesh or grid embedded within the glass during the manufacturing process. This is typically achieved by feeding the wire mesh into the molten glass before it solidifies. To qualify for 7005.30, the glass must be produced via the float process or be ground or polished on one or both surfaces. The wire mesh provides structural integrity and fire-resistance, but the classification is driven by the manufacturing method (float/polished) and the physical addition of the wire. This code is used globally to distinguish high-quality flat glass that has been further processed for safety or architectural purposes from basic cast or rolled glass.

Covers
  • Polished wired glass sheets
  • Wired float glass with absorbent layers
  • Wired float glass with reflecting layers
  • Tinted wired float glass
  • Wired glass for fire-rated window assemblies
Also under 7005.30
  • Pilkington Pyroshield
  • Guardian Wire Glass
  • AGC Pyrobel Wire
  • Saint-Gobain Contraflam Wire
  • Schott Pyran S Wire

Codes often confused with 7005.30

Common mistake. Wired float glass is most commonly confused with wired cast or rolled glass, which falls under HS code 7003.20. The distinction lies in the surface finish; 7005 requires the glass to be float glass or ground/polished. It is also sometimes misclassified under 7007.11 or 7007.21, which cover toughened (tempered) or laminated safety glass. However, wired glass is a distinct category from tempered or laminated glass in the Harmonized System nomenclature.

7003.20Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked70.05Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked7007.11Glass; safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels7007.21Glass; safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels

Top exporters and importers of HS 700530 (the code used for wired float glass), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700530 (the code used for wired float glass) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 700530, not only wired float glass.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $9.6M
  2. 2 Egypt $2.6M
  3. 3 Canada $1.2M

World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.2M
  2. 2 Canada $3.1M
  3. 3 Lebanon* ~$2.0M

World total: $22M 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. 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 wired float glass

Brazil classifies wired float glass under NCM 7005.30.00: HS 7005.30 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wired float glass

What is the HS code for Wired float glass?

The HS code for Wired float glass is 700530 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer). The specific HS code for wired float glass that has been ground or polished is 7005.30.

How do I classify Wired float glass for customs?

Wired float glass is classified under HS code 700530 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is wired glass considered safety glass for customs purposes?

While it has safety properties, it is classified under 7005.30 based on its manufacturing process. It should not be classified under the safety glass heading 7007 unless it has also been tempered or laminated.

Which countries are the top exporters of wired float glass (HS 700530)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700530 (the code used for wired float glass) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($9.6M, 51% of world exports), Egypt ($2.6M) and Canada ($1.2M). World exports came to about $19M, 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 wired float glass (HS 700530)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 700530 (the code used for wired float glass) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2M, 14% of world imports), Canada ($3.1M) and Lebanon (about $2.0M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 Wired float glass the same in all countries?

The base HS code 700530 for Wired 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 wired float glass in Brazil?

In Brazil, wired float glass (HS 700530) is classified under NCM 7005.30.00.