Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, safety glass, glass mirrors, glass containers, glass fibers and articles thereof, etc. Glass of this chapter may be further processed, such as bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, coated, etc., but not combined with other materials or assembled into articles of other chapters. 7007 specifically refers to safety glass, including tempered glass and laminated glass, used in vehicles, aircraft, vessels, buildings, and other fields. Heading 7007 covers safety glass, including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass. Tempered glass is strengthened by heat treatment or chemical treatment and breaks into granules; laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer (such as PVB), and when broken, fragments adhere to the interlayer. This heading includes formed safety glass, such as for vehicles, buildings, and unformed safety glass. However, it excludes assembled glass articles (such as rearview mirrors, clock glass) or glass combined with other materials. Code 700719 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '70' represent Chapter 70 glass and glassware. The 3rd-4th digits '07' represent heading 7007 safety glass. The 5th-6th digits '19' represent subheading 700719, i.e., other safety glass. Under 7007, 700711 is tempered safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels; 700719 is other tempered safety glass; 700721 is laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels; 700729 is other laminated safety glass. Therefore, 700719 specifically refers to tempered safety glass other than for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. The product is tempered safety glass, and its use is not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, so it is classified under 700719. If it were laminated safety glass, it should be classified under 700721 or 700729; if it were tempered glass for vehicles, it should be classified under 700711; if it were assembled glass articles, such as rearview mirrors, it should be classified under 7009 or 8708, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, safety glass, glass mirrors, glass containers, glass fibers and articles thereof, etc. Glass of this chapter may be further processed, such as bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, coated, etc., but not combined with other materials or assembled into articles of other chapters. 7007 specifically refers to safety glass, including tempered glass and laminated glass, used in vehicles, aircraft, vessels, buildings, and other fields.
Heading
Heading 7007 covers safety glass, including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass. Tempered glass is strengthened by heat treatment or chemical treatment and breaks into granules; laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer (such as PVB), and when broken, fragments adhere to the interlayer. This heading includes formed safety glass, such as for vehicles, buildings, and unformed safety glass. However, it excludes assembled glass articles (such as rearview mirrors, clock glass) or glass combined with other materials.
Digit Breakdown
Code 700719 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '70' represent Chapter 70 glass and glassware. The 3rd-4th digits '07' represent heading 7007 safety glass. The 5th-6th digits '19' represent subheading 700719, i.e., other safety glass. Under 7007, 700711 is tempered safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels; 700719 is other tempered safety glass; 700721 is laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels; 700729 is other laminated safety glass. Therefore, 700719 specifically refers to tempered safety glass other than for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Classification Basis
The product is tempered safety glass, and its use is not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, so it is classified under 700719. If it were laminated safety glass, it should be classified under 700721 or 700729; if it were tempered glass for vehicles, it should be classified under 700711; if it were assembled glass articles, such as rearview mirrors, it should be classified under 7009 or 8708, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'tempered safety glass', and should indicate whether it has been tempered. Use: Explain the usage scenario of the glass, such as construction, furniture, home appliances, etc., excluding uses for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. Processing method: Indicate whether it is tempered or laminated; for tempered, specify whether it is physically tempered or chemically tempered. Dimensions: Declare the thickness, length, width and other dimensional information of the glass, in millimeters. Shape: Indicate whether it is flat, curved, profiled, etc., and whether it has been edge-worked, drilled, etc. Brand: Declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'no brand'. Model: Declare the product model or specification code for identification. Manufacturer: Declare the name of the production enterprise for traceability. Product name: Tempered safety glass; Use: For building curtain walls; Processing method: Physically tempered; Dimensions: Thickness 12mm, Length 2440mm, Width 1220mm; Shape: Flat, edge-worked; Brand: XX; Model: T12; Manufacturer: XX Glass Co., Ltd. Mistakenly classifying tempered glass for vehicles under 700719, when it should actually be under 700711. Incorrectly declaring laminated glass as tempered glass, leading to classification errors. Failure to provide dimensions and shape information, affecting classification determination.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'tempered safety glass', and should indicate whether it has been tempered.
⚠️ Only declaring 'glass' or 'safety glass', without specifying tempered or laminated.
Use
Explain the usage scenario of the glass, such as construction, furniture, home appliances, etc., excluding uses for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
⚠️ Vaguely declaring 'industrial use', without specific description.
Processing method
Indicate whether it is tempered or laminated; for tempered, specify whether it is physically tempered or chemically tempered.
⚠️ Misreporting laminated glass as tempered glass.
Dimensions
Declare the thickness, length, width and other dimensional information of the glass, in millimeters.
⚠️ Only declaring thickness, lacking length and width.
Shape
Indicate whether it is flat, curved, profiled, etc., and whether it has been edge-worked, drilled, etc.
⚠️ Not indicating whether it is curved or profiled.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer.
Model
Declare the product model or specification code for identification.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model filling.
Manufacturer
Declare the name of the production enterprise for traceability.
⚠️ Filling in the trader instead of the manufacturer.
Mistakenly classifying tempered glass for vehicles under 700719, when it should actually be under 700711.
Incorrectly declaring laminated glass as tempered glass, leading to classification errors.
Failure to provide dimensions and shape information, affecting classification determination.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. Whether the commodity is safety glass; 2. The type of safety glass (tempered or laminated); 3. Whether the use is for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. If it is tempered and not for the above uses, it is classified under 700719. Reference should be made to the 'Import and Export Tariff' and notes to ensure complete declaration elements. 700711 Tempered safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels: Different use; 700711 is specifically for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, while 700719 is for other uses. 700721 Laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels: Different processing method; 700721 is laminated, and the use is specific. 700729 Other laminated safety glass: Different processing method; 700729 is laminated, while 700719 is tempered. 700510 Non-wired float glass with an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer: 700510 is float glass, not tempered or laminated, and is not safety glass. 700600 Processed glass: 700600 is glass that has been processed but not tempered or laminated, such as bent, edge-worked, etc., but has not become safety glass. Is it safety glass? Is it tempered or laminated? Does the use involve vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels? Has it been further processed into other articles? Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. Whether the commodity is safety glass; 2. The type of safety glass (tempered or laminated); 3. Whether the use is for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels. If it is tempered and not for the above uses, it is classified under 700719. Reference should be made to the 'Import and Export Tariff' and notes to ensure complete declaration elements.
Confused Codes：
700711 - Tempered safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
Different use; 700711 is specifically for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, while 700719 is for other uses.
700721 - Laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
Different processing method; 700721 is laminated, and the use is specific.
700729 - Other laminated safety glass
Different processing method; 700729 is laminated, while 700719 is tempered.
700510 - Non-wired float glass with an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer
700510 is float glass, not tempered or laminated, and is not safety glass.
700600 - Processed glass
700600 is glass that has been processed but not tempered or laminated, such as bent, edge-worked, etc., but has not become safety glass.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it safety glass?
✓ Is it tempered or laminated?
✓ Does the use involve vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels?
✓ Has it been further processed into other articles?
✓ Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish tempered glass from laminated glass? Tempered glass is usually heat-treated and breaks into granules; laminated glass consists of two layers of glass with a plastic interlayer such as PVB, and fragments adhere when broken. They can be distinguished by appearance, edges, and break tests. Which code should tempered glass for construction be classified under? If it is tempered and not for vehicles, etc., classify under 700719; if laminated, classify under 700729. Where is tempered glass for vehicles classified? Tempered safety glass for vehicles is classified under 700711. What are the declaration elements for code 700719? They include product name, use, processing method, dimensions, shape, brand, model, manufacturer, etc. What is the difference between 700719 and 700729? 700719 is tempered safety glass, and 700729 is laminated safety glass. How to check the tax rate for 700719? You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or the website of the General Administration of Customs. Tax rates may change, and the latest shall prevail. Does a pattern on tempered glass affect classification? The pattern does not affect it; as long as it meets the definition of safety glass, it is still classified under 700719. Does 700719 include assembled glass? No, assembled glass such as rearview mirrors should be classified under other codes.
Q: How to distinguish tempered glass from laminated glass?
A: Tempered glass is usually heat-treated and breaks into granules; laminated glass consists of two layers of glass with a plastic interlayer such as PVB, and fragments adhere when broken. They can be distinguished by appearance, edges, and break tests.
Q: Which code should tempered glass for construction be classified under?
A: If it is tempered and not for vehicles, etc., classify under 700719; if laminated, classify under 700729.
Q: Where is tempered glass for vehicles classified?
A: Tempered safety glass for vehicles is classified under 700711.
Q: What are the declaration elements for code 700719?
A: They include product name, use, processing method, dimensions, shape, brand, model, manufacturer, etc.
Q: What is the difference between 700719 and 700729?
A: 700719 is tempered safety glass, and 700729 is laminated safety glass.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 700719?
A: You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or the website of the General Administration of Customs. Tax rates may change, and the latest shall prevail.
Q: Does a pattern on tempered glass affect classification?
A: The pattern does not affect it; as long as it meets the definition of safety glass, it is still classified under 700719.
Q: Does 700719 include assembled glass?
A: No, assembled glass such as rearview mirrors should be classified under other codes.
⚠️ 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.