Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, glass fibers, glassware, glass instruments, etc. This chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed glass products, but certain glass products (such as optical elements, glass fiber insulation materials) may be classified under other chapters. This chapter emphasizes the physical and chemical properties of glass materials and processing techniques. Heading 7006 covers glass plates, sheets or profiles that have been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. It mainly includes processed products of tempered glass, laminated glass, wired glass, etc., as well as bent glass, edge-ground glass, engraved glass, etc. The first 2 digits 70 represent Chapter 70, glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 06, represent heading 7006, i.e., bent or worked glass plates; digits 5-6 are subheadings, but 700600 is a 6-digit code with no further subdivision. This code indicates glass plates, sheets or profiles that have been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. This commodity is classified under 7006 because it is bent or worked glass plates, but not assembled with other materials into finished products. If framed or fitted, it would be classified under 7007 or 7008; if unworked, it would be classified under 7003-7005; if safety glass, it would be classified under 7007. Therefore, 7006 specifically refers to worked but unassembled glass plates.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, glass fibers, glassware, glass instruments, etc. This chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed glass products, but certain glass products (such as optical elements, glass fiber insulation materials) may be classified under other chapters. This chapter emphasizes the physical and chemical properties of glass materials and processing techniques.
Heading
Heading 7006 covers glass plates, sheets or profiles that have been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. It mainly includes processed products of tempered glass, laminated glass, wired glass, etc., as well as bent glass, edge-ground glass, engraved glass, etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 70 represent Chapter 70, glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 06, represent heading 7006, i.e., bent or worked glass plates; digits 5-6 are subheadings, but 700600 is a 6-digit code with no further subdivision. This code indicates glass plates, sheets or profiles that have been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials.
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 7006 because it is bent or worked glass plates, but not assembled with other materials into finished products. If framed or fitted, it would be classified under 7007 or 7008; if unworked, it would be classified under 7003-7005; if safety glass, it would be classified under 7007. Therefore, 7006 specifically refers to worked but unassembled glass plates.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the processing state of the glass, such as 'bent glass plate' or 'edge-ground glass'. Processing Method: Detailed description of the glass processing techniques, such as bending, edge grinding, drilling, engraving, enamelling, etc., which must be consistent with the HS code description. Use: The final use of the declared glass plate, such as building curtain walls, furniture, automobile windows, etc., which helps customs determine classification. Brand Type: Fill in the brand type according to customs requirements, such as no brand, domestic brand, foreign brand, etc. Specifications and Dimensions: Declare the length, width, thickness and other dimensional information of the glass plate, as well as the shape (such as rectangular, irregular). Material: Specify the type of glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, quartz glass, etc., and whether it is tempered, laminated, etc. Whether Framed or Fitted: Clearly declare whether the glass plate has been framed or fitted with other materials, which is the key to distinguishing 7006 from 7007 and 7008. Product Name: Bent tempered glass plate; Processing Method: Bent, tempered; Use: Building curtain wall; Brand Type: No brand; Specifications and Dimensions: Length 2000mm x Width 1500mm x Thickness 12mm; Material: Soda-lime glass; Whether Framed or Fitted: Not framed. Mistakenly classifying framed glass under 7006, when it should actually be classified under 7007 or 7008. Processing method description is not specific, such as only writing 'processed' without specifying bending or edge grinding. Failure to indicate whether tempered; tempered glass that has not been bent or otherwise worked should be classified under 7007.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the processing state of the glass, such as 'bent glass plate' or 'edge-ground glass'.
⚠️ Only writing 'glass' or 'glass plate' without reflecting processing characteristics.
Processing Method
Detailed description of the glass processing techniques, such as bending, edge grinding, drilling, engraving, enamelling, etc., which must be consistent with the HS code description.
⚠️ Vaguely writing 'processed' without specifying the type of processing.
Use
The final use of the declared glass plate, such as building curtain walls, furniture, automobile windows, etc., which helps customs determine classification.
⚠️ Use description is too broad, such as 'for construction'.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand type according to customs requirements, such as no brand, domestic brand, foreign brand, etc.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly filling in the brand type.
Specifications and Dimensions
Declare the length, width, thickness and other dimensional information of the glass plate, as well as the shape (such as rectangular, irregular).
⚠️ Inconsistent units of measurement or failure to indicate thickness.
Material
Specify the type of glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, quartz glass, etc., and whether it is tempered, laminated, etc.
⚠️ Only writing 'glass' without specifying the specific material.
Whether Framed or Fitted
Clearly declare whether the glass plate has been framed or fitted with other materials, which is the key to distinguishing 7006 from 7007 and 7008.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as assembled, leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: Bent tempered glass plate; Processing Method: Bent, tempered; Use: Building curtain wall; Brand Type: No brand; Specifications and Dimensions: Length 2000mm x Width 1500mm x Thickness 12mm; Material: Soda-lime glass; Whether Framed or Fitted: Not framed.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying framed glass under 7006, when it should actually be classified under 7007 or 7008.
Processing method description is not specific, such as only writing 'processed' without specifying bending or edge grinding.
Failure to indicate whether tempered; tempered glass that has not been bent or otherwise worked should be classified under 7007.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criterion for classification is whether the glass plate has been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, and not framed or fitted with other materials. If framed or fitted, it is classified under 7007 or 7008; if unworked, it is classified under 7003-7005; if safety glass, it is classified under 7007. 7003 Cast or rolled glass plates: 7003 is unworked cast or rolled glass plates, while 7006 is glass plates that have been bent or otherwise worked. 7004 Drawn or blown glass plates: 7004 is unworked drawn or blown glass plates, while 7006 is worked glass plates. 7005 Float glass plates: 7005 is unworked glass plates produced by the float process, while 7006 is worked glass plates. 7007 Safety glass: 7007 is tempered or laminated safety glass; if it has been bent or otherwise worked, it is still classified under 7007; 7006 is worked products of ordinary glass. 7008 Multiple-walled insulating glass units: 7008 is multiple-walled glass units that are already assembled, while 7006 is single-layer worked glass plates. Has the glass been bent, edge-ground or otherwise worked? Has it been framed or fitted with other materials? Is it tempered or laminated safety glass? Is the processing method consistent with the description of 7006? Does it belong to unworked flat glass?
Basis
The core criterion for classification is whether the glass plate has been bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled, framed or otherwise worked, and not framed or fitted with other materials. If framed or fitted, it is classified under 7007 or 7008; if unworked, it is classified under 7003-7005; if safety glass, it is classified under 7007.
Confused Codes：
7003 - Cast or rolled glass plates
7003 is unworked cast or rolled glass plates, while 7006 is glass plates that have been bent or otherwise worked.
7004 - Drawn or blown glass plates
7004 is unworked drawn or blown glass plates, while 7006 is worked glass plates.
7005 - Float glass plates
7005 is unworked glass plates produced by the float process, while 7006 is worked glass plates.
7007 - Safety glass
7007 is tempered or laminated safety glass; if it has been bent or otherwise worked, it is still classified under 7007; 7006 is worked products of ordinary glass.
7008 - Multiple-walled insulating glass units
7008 is multiple-walled glass units that are already assembled, while 7006 is single-layer worked glass plates.
Self-Check：
✓ Has the glass been bent, edge-ground or otherwise worked?
✓ Has it been framed or fitted with other materials?
✓ Is it tempered or laminated safety glass?
✓ Is the processing method consistent with the description of 7006?
✓ Does it belong to unworked flat glass?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for goods under 7006? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest published tariff schedule. What declaration elements are required for exporting 7006 glass plates? Product name, processing method, use, brand type, specifications and dimensions, material, whether framed, etc. must be declared. Specific requirements are subject to customs regulations. How to distinguish and classify bent glass plates and tempered glass plates? Bent glass plates that are not tempered are classified under 7006; if they are tempered safety glass, they are classified under 7007 even if bent. Can 7006 glass plates enjoy preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements? This needs to be determined based on rules of origin and specific provisions of the free trade agreement. It is recommended to check the relevant agreement tariff schedule. What regulatory documents are required for importing 7006 glass plates? Usually no special regulatory documents are required, but CCC certification, etc., may be involved, depending on the use and specifications. What is the main difference between 7006 and 7007? 7006 is worked products of ordinary glass, while 7007 is safety glass (tempered or laminated); the two differ in processing techniques and uses. If a glass plate has been drilled but not framed, which code should it be classified under? If drilling constitutes working and it is not framed, it should be classified under 7006. Do goods under 7006 include glass furniture fittings? If glass fittings have been bent or otherwise worked and are not assembled, they can be classified under 7006; if they have been assembled into furniture, they are classified under the furniture chapter.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for goods under 7006?
A: It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest published tariff schedule.
Q: What declaration elements are required for exporting 7006 glass plates?
A: Product name, processing method, use, brand type, specifications and dimensions, material, whether framed, etc. must be declared. Specific requirements are subject to customs regulations.
Q: How to distinguish and classify bent glass plates and tempered glass plates?
A: Bent glass plates that are not tempered are classified under 7006; if they are tempered safety glass, they are classified under 7007 even if bent.
Q: Can 7006 glass plates enjoy preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements?
A: This needs to be determined based on rules of origin and specific provisions of the free trade agreement. It is recommended to check the relevant agreement tariff schedule.
Q: What regulatory documents are required for importing 7006 glass plates?
A: Usually no special regulatory documents are required, but CCC certification, etc., may be involved, depending on the use and specifications.
Q: What is the main difference between 7006 and 7007?
A: 7006 is worked products of ordinary glass, while 7007 is safety glass (tempered or laminated); the two differ in processing techniques and uses.
Q: If a glass plate has been drilled but not framed, which code should it be classified under?
A: If drilling constitutes working and it is not framed, it should be classified under 7006.
Q: Do goods under 7006 include glass furniture fittings?
A: If glass fittings have been bent or otherwise worked and are not assembled, they can be classified under 7006; if they have been assembled into furniture, they are classified under the furniture chapter.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.