Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, glass profiles, glass containers, glass fibers, glass instruments, etc. The scope of this chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed products, but excludes glass imitation jewelry (Chapter 71), glass optical elements (Chapter 90), and glass toys (Chapter 95), etc. Heading 7003 covers cast or rolled glass plates, sheets, or profiles, whether or not surface ground or polished, but not otherwise worked. It includes non-wired glass and wired glass, but excludes glass that has been further worked (such as tempered, laminated, or framed). The first 2 digits 70 represent the chapter on glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 03, represent the heading for cast or rolled glass plates, sheets, or profiles; digits 5-6, 30, represent the subheading for cast or rolled glass profiles. This subheading specifically refers to glass profiles produced by casting or rolling processes that have a specific cross-sectional shape, rather than flat glass. The goods are cast or rolled glass profiles with a specific cross-sectional shape, conforming to the description of heading 7003. They are distinguished from 7004 (drawn or blown glass), 7005 (float glass), and 7006 (worked glass), because the process is casting or rolling and the product is a profile, so they are classified under 700330.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, glass profiles, glass containers, glass fibers, glass instruments, etc. The scope of this chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed products, but excludes glass imitation jewelry (Chapter 71), glass optical elements (Chapter 90), and glass toys (Chapter 95), etc.
Heading
Heading 7003 covers cast or rolled glass plates, sheets, or profiles, whether or not surface ground or polished, but not otherwise worked. It includes non-wired glass and wired glass, but excludes glass that has been further worked (such as tempered, laminated, or framed).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 70 represent the chapter on glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 03, represent the heading for cast or rolled glass plates, sheets, or profiles; digits 5-6, 30, represent the subheading for cast or rolled glass profiles. This subheading specifically refers to glass profiles produced by casting or rolling processes that have a specific cross-sectional shape, rather than flat glass.
Classification Basis
The goods are cast or rolled glass profiles with a specific cross-sectional shape, conforming to the description of heading 7003. They are distinguished from 7004 (drawn or blown glass), 7005 (float glass), and 7006 (worked glass), because the process is casting or rolling and the product is a profile, so they are classified under 700330.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "cast glass profile" or "rolled glass profile", which must be consistent with the actual product. Material: State the composition of the glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, etc., and whether it is wired. Processing method: Indicate "cast" or "rolled", and whether it has been surface ground or polished. Cross-sectional shape: Describe the cross-sectional shape of the profile, such as U-shaped, T-shaped, channel-shaped, etc.; a drawing may be attached for illustration. Dimensions: Declare length, width, thickness, and other dimensions; for profiles, cross-sectional dimensions must be stated. Use: State the main use, such as construction, furniture, decoration, etc. Surface treatment: Whether it has undergone surface treatment such as grinding, polishing, or coating, but it must not exceed the scope of 7003. Product name: Cast glass profile; Material: Soda-lime glass, not wired; Processing method: Cast, not ground; Cross-sectional shape: U-shaped, cross-sectional dimensions: width 50mm × height 30mm × wall thickness 5mm; Length: 2000mm; Use: For architectural decoration; Surface treatment: Not polished. Misreporting the casting or rolling process as drawing or float, leading to classification errors. Failing to declare the cross-sectional shape, which may result in misclassification as flat glass. Incorrectly classifying glass profiles that have been tempered or laminated under this code; they should actually be classified under 7007.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "cast glass profile" or "rolled glass profile", which must be consistent with the actual product.
⚠️ Misreporting as "glass plate" or "glass tube", failing to reflect the profile characteristics.
Material
State the composition of the glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, etc., and whether it is wired.
⚠️ Writing only "glass" without specifying the specific composition or wired condition.
Processing method
Indicate "cast" or "rolled", and whether it has been surface ground or polished.
⚠️ Misreporting casting as drawing or float process.
Cross-sectional shape
Describe the cross-sectional shape of the profile, such as U-shaped, T-shaped, channel-shaped, etc.; a drawing may be attached for illustration.
⚠️ Failing to describe the cross-sectional shape, resulting in classification difficulties.
Dimensions
Declare length, width, thickness, and other dimensions; for profiles, cross-sectional dimensions must be stated.
⚠️ Reporting only length without reporting cross-sectional dimensions.
Use
State the main use, such as construction, furniture, decoration, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too general, such as "for construction".
Surface treatment
Whether it has undergone surface treatment such as grinding, polishing, or coating, but it must not exceed the scope of 7003.
⚠️ Misreporting processing such as tempering or lamination as surface treatment.
Example： Product name: Cast glass profile; Material: Soda-lime glass, not wired; Processing method: Cast, not ground; Cross-sectional shape: U-shaped, cross-sectional dimensions: width 50mm × height 30mm × wall thickness 5mm; Length: 2000mm; Use: For architectural decoration; Surface treatment: Not polished.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting the casting or rolling process as drawing or float, leading to classification errors.
Failing to declare the cross-sectional shape, which may result in misclassification as flat glass.
Incorrectly classifying glass profiles that have been tempered or laminated under this code; they should actually be classified under 7007.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. The product is made of glass; 2. The process is casting or rolling; 3. The shape is a profile (with a specific cross-section). It must also be confirmed that it has not been otherwise worked (such as tempered, laminated, or framed). If it has been further worked, it may be classified under 7006 or 7007, etc. 7004 Drawn or blown glass: 7004 is drawn or blown glass, usually flat or tubular, while 700330 is cast or rolled and is a profile. 7005 Float glass: 7005 is flat glass produced by the float process with a smooth surface, while 700330 is a profile and the process is different. 7006 Worked glass: 7006 is glass of 7003-7005 that has been worked (such as bent, edge-worked, engraved, etc.), while 700330 is a profile not otherwise worked. 7007 Safety glass: 7007 is tempered or laminated glass; even if it is a profile, if it has been tempered or laminated, it is classified under 7007. Is it made of glass? Is it produced by casting or rolling? Does it have a specific cross-sectional shape (profile)? Has it not been tempered, laminated, or otherwise worked? Does it not exceed the scope of heading 7003?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. The product is made of glass; 2. The process is casting or rolling; 3. The shape is a profile (with a specific cross-section). It must also be confirmed that it has not been otherwise worked (such as tempered, laminated, or framed). If it has been further worked, it may be classified under 7006 or 7007, etc.
Confused Codes：
7004 - Drawn or blown glass
7004 is drawn or blown glass, usually flat or tubular, while 700330 is cast or rolled and is a profile.
7005 - Float glass
7005 is flat glass produced by the float process with a smooth surface, while 700330 is a profile and the process is different.
7006 - Worked glass
7006 is glass of 7003-7005 that has been worked (such as bent, edge-worked, engraved, etc.), while 700330 is a profile not otherwise worked.
7007 - Safety glass
7007 is tempered or laminated glass; even if it is a profile, if it has been tempered or laminated, it is classified under 7007.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it made of glass?
✓ Is it produced by casting or rolling?
✓ Does it have a specific cross-sectional shape (profile)?
✓ Has it not been tempered, laminated, or otherwise worked?
✓ Does it not exceed the scope of heading 7003?
❓ FAQ
How can one determine whether a glass profile is cast or rolled? Casting is pouring molten glass into a mold to form it, while rolling is forming it by passing it through rollers. Production records or product surface characteristics can be checked: cast products often have mold marks, while rolled products have a relatively smooth surface but with rolling lines. What is the difference in HS codes between cast glass profiles and drawn glass profiles? Cast or rolled glass profiles are classified under 700330, while drawn glass profiles, if tubular, are classified under 7002; if rod-shaped, under 7002; and if other profiles, possibly under other subheadings of 7003. The key difference lies in the production process. If a glass profile has been polished, is it still classified under 700330? Yes, heading 7003 includes glass that has been surface ground or polished, but only surface treatment; if it has undergone other processing such as bending or engraving, it is classified under 7006. Under which code should wired glass profiles be classified? If wired glass profiles are cast or rolled, they are still classified under 7003; the specific subheading may be 700320 (wired glass plates, sheets) or 700330 (profiles), depending on the shape. How can one inquire about the import tariff rate for 700330? Through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools, by entering the HS code and country of origin, one can inquire about MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. When declaring 700330, is a cross-sectional drawing required? It is recommended to provide one, especially for profiles with complex shapes, to help customs classify accurately. If not provided, unclear descriptions may lead to inspection or classification disputes. If cast glass profiles are used for furniture, does it affect classification? No, classification is based on the inherent properties of the goods; use is only for reference. However, if further processed into furniture parts, they may be classified under 9403, etc. What is the main difference between 700330 and other subheadings of 7003? Subheadings of 7003 include 700311 (cast or rolled non-wired glass plates, sheets, not worked), 700319 (other non-wired glass plates, sheets), 700320 (wired glass plates, sheets), and 700330 (profiles). The main difference lies in shape: plates, sheets vs. profiles.
Q: How can one determine whether a glass profile is cast or rolled?
A: Casting is pouring molten glass into a mold to form it, while rolling is forming it by passing it through rollers. Production records or product surface characteristics can be checked: cast products often have mold marks, while rolled products have a relatively smooth surface but with rolling lines.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between cast glass profiles and drawn glass profiles?
A: Cast or rolled glass profiles are classified under 700330, while drawn glass profiles, if tubular, are classified under 7002; if rod-shaped, under 7002; and if other profiles, possibly under other subheadings of 7003. The key difference lies in the production process.
Q: If a glass profile has been polished, is it still classified under 700330?
A: Yes, heading 7003 includes glass that has been surface ground or polished, but only surface treatment; if it has undergone other processing such as bending or engraving, it is classified under 7006.
Q: Under which code should wired glass profiles be classified?
A: If wired glass profiles are cast or rolled, they are still classified under 7003; the specific subheading may be 700320 (wired glass plates, sheets) or 700330 (profiles), depending on the shape.
Q: How can one inquire about the import tariff rate for 700330?
A: Through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools, by entering the HS code and country of origin, one can inquire about MFN rates, agreement rates, etc.
Q: When declaring 700330, is a cross-sectional drawing required?
A: It is recommended to provide one, especially for profiles with complex shapes, to help customs classify accurately. If not provided, unclear descriptions may lead to inspection or classification disputes.
Q: If cast glass profiles are used for furniture, does it affect classification?
A: No, classification is based on the inherent properties of the goods; use is only for reference. However, if further processed into furniture parts, they may be classified under 9403, etc.
Q: What is the main difference between 700330 and other subheadings of 7003?
A: Subheadings of 7003 include 700311 (cast or rolled non-wired glass plates, sheets, not worked), 700319 (other non-wired glass plates, sheets), 700320 (wired glass plates, sheets), and 700330 (profiles). The main difference lies in shape: plates, sheets vs. profiles.
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