Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, safety glass, glass mirrors, glass containers, glass fibers, etc. This chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed glass products, but excludes certain special glasses (such as optical glass, imitation gemstones, etc.). Safety glass, as an important category of this chapter, refers to glass that has been strengthened or laminated, used in fields with high safety requirements such as vehicles and construction. Heading 7007 specifically covers safety glass, including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass. Laminated safety glass is made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer (such as PVB). When impacted, the fragments adhere to the interlayer and are not easily splashed to cause injury. Under this heading, it is further subdivided by use and processing method, such as for vehicles, for construction, etc. Code 700729 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '70' represent Chapter 70 (glass and glassware); digits 3-4 '07' represent heading 7007 (safety glass), including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass; digits 5-6 '29' represent subheading 700729, i.e., 'Other laminated safety glass'. Among them, the 5th digit '2' indicates laminated safety glass (distinguished from '1' for tempered glass), and the 6th digit '9' indicates other, i.e., laminated safety glass not listed under specific uses such as 700721 (for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) and 700722 (for construction). This product is laminated safety glass, but it is neither for transport vehicles such as vehicles and aircraft (700721) nor for construction (700722), so it is classified under 700729 'Other laminated safety glass'. If it were tempered safety glass, it would be classified under 700711 or 700719; if it were multilayer insulating glass, it might be classified under 700800.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including flat glass, safety glass, glass mirrors, glass containers, glass fibers, etc. This chapter ranges from raw glass to deeply processed glass products, but excludes certain special glasses (such as optical glass, imitation gemstones, etc.). Safety glass, as an important category of this chapter, refers to glass that has been strengthened or laminated, used in fields with high safety requirements such as vehicles and construction.
Heading
Heading 7007 specifically covers safety glass, including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass. Laminated safety glass is made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer (such as PVB). When impacted, the fragments adhere to the interlayer and are not easily splashed to cause injury. Under this heading, it is further subdivided by use and processing method, such as for vehicles, for construction, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 700729 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '70' represent Chapter 70 (glass and glassware); digits 3-4 '07' represent heading 7007 (safety glass), including tempered safety glass and laminated safety glass; digits 5-6 '29' represent subheading 700729, i.e., 'Other laminated safety glass'. Among them, the 5th digit '2' indicates laminated safety glass (distinguished from '1' for tempered glass), and the 6th digit '9' indicates other, i.e., laminated safety glass not listed under specific uses such as 700721 (for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) and 700722 (for construction).
Classification Basis
This product is laminated safety glass, but it is neither for transport vehicles such as vehicles and aircraft (700721) nor for construction (700722), so it is classified under 700729 'Other laminated safety glass'. If it were tempered safety glass, it would be classified under 700711 or 700719; if it were multilayer insulating glass, it might be classified under 700800.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include key information such as material, processing method, and use, e.g., 'laminated safety glass'. Material: Explain the glass type and interlayer material, such as 'soda-lime glass + PVB interlayer', PVB thickness, etc. Processing Method: Describe the processing technique, such as 'laminated', 'sandwiched', whether it has been tempered, coated, etc. Use: Clarify the final use, such as 'used for furniture, partitions, display cabinets, etc.', not for vehicles or construction. Dimensions: Declare dimensions such as thickness, length and width of the glass, usually in millimeters. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, declare 'no brand'. Model: Declare the model or specification code of the product for easy identification. Manufacturer: Declare the name of the manufacturing enterprise, which helps traceability and verification. Product Name: Laminated safety glass; Material: Float glass + PVB interlayer; Processing Method: Laminated; Use: Used for furniture partitions; Dimensions: Thickness 6.38mm, Length 2440mm, Width 1830mm; Brand: No brand; Model: LP-6.38; Manufacturer: XX Glass Co., Ltd. Misreporting laminated safety glass as tempered safety glass, leading to incorrect coding. Unclear use declaration, without stating non-vehicle or non-construction use, may be classified under 700721 or 700722. Ignoring the declaration of interlayer material, affecting classification and customs valuation.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include key information such as material, processing method, and use, e.g., 'laminated safety glass'.
⚠️ Only writing 'glass' or 'safety glass' without specifying the lamination processing method.
Material
Explain the glass type and interlayer material, such as 'soda-lime glass + PVB interlayer', PVB thickness, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the interlayer material and only writing 'glass'.
Processing Method
Describe the processing technique, such as 'laminated', 'sandwiched', whether it has been tempered, coated, etc.
⚠️ Confusing lamination with tempering and incorrectly writing 'tempered glass'.
Use
Clarify the final use, such as 'used for furniture, partitions, display cabinets, etc.', not for vehicles or construction.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as 'industrial use', which easily causes classification disputes.
Dimensions
Declare dimensions such as thickness, length and width of the glass, usually in millimeters.
⚠️ Incorrect or missing dimension units, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to deep processing.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, declare 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting the brand.
Model
Declare the model or specification code of the product for easy identification.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Manufacturer
Declare the name of the manufacturing enterprise, which helps traceability and verification.
⚠️ Filling in a trader instead of the manufacturer.
Example： Product Name: Laminated safety glass; Material: Float glass + PVB interlayer; Processing Method: Laminated; Use: Used for furniture partitions; Dimensions: Thickness 6.38mm, Length 2440mm, Width 1830mm; Brand: No brand; Model: LP-6.38; Manufacturer: XX Glass Co., Ltd.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting laminated safety glass as tempered safety glass, leading to incorrect coding.
Unclear use declaration, without stating non-vehicle or non-construction use, may be classified under 700721 or 700722.
Ignoring the declaration of interlayer material, affecting classification and customs valuation.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) The product is laminated safety glass, i.e., made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer; 2) The use is not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels (700721), nor for construction (700722); 3) It has not undergone other processing (such as coating, drilling, etc.) beyond the scope of 7007. If it were tempered glass, it would be classified under 700711 or 700719; if it were multilayer insulating glass, it would be classified under 700800. 700721 Laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels: The use is specifically for transport vehicles, while 700729 is for other uses such as furniture and industrial equipment. 700722 Laminated safety glass for construction: The use is specifically for construction, while 700729 is for non-construction fields. 700719 Other tempered safety glass: The processing method is tempering rather than lamination, with different physical properties. 700800 Multilayer insulating glass: Multilayer insulating glass is usually composed of multiple layers of glass and spacer bars, with a hollow structure, while laminated safety glass is solidly bonded. 700510 Non-wired float glass with an absorbent, reflective or non-reflective layer: Not laminated, only coated glass, not safety glass. Is it made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer? Is the use not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels? Is the use not for construction? Has it not been tempered? Has it not undergone further processing beyond the scope of 7007?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) The product is laminated safety glass, i.e., made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer; 2) The use is not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels (700721), nor for construction (700722); 3) It has not undergone other processing (such as coating, drilling, etc.) beyond the scope of 7007. If it were tempered glass, it would be classified under 700711 or 700719; if it were multilayer insulating glass, it would be classified under 700800.
Confused Codes：
700721 - Laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
The use is specifically for transport vehicles, while 700729 is for other uses such as furniture and industrial equipment.
700722 - Laminated safety glass for construction
The use is specifically for construction, while 700729 is for non-construction fields.
700719 - Other tempered safety glass
The processing method is tempering rather than lamination, with different physical properties.
700800 - Multilayer insulating glass
Multilayer insulating glass is usually composed of multiple layers of glass and spacer bars, with a hollow structure, while laminated safety glass is solidly bonded.
700510 - Non-wired float glass with an absorbent, reflective or non-reflective layer
Not laminated, only coated glass, not safety glass.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it made by bonding two or more layers of glass with a plastic interlayer?
✓ Is the use not for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels?
✓ Is the use not for construction?
✓ Has it not been tempered?
✓ Has it not undergone further processing beyond the scope of 7007?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether laminated safety glass is classified under 700721 or 700729? The key is the use. If it is clearly used for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, it is classified under 700721; if it is used in other fields (such as furniture, partitions, display cabinets, etc.), it is classified under 700729. Proof of use is required at declaration. How to distinguish laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass in HS codes? Laminated safety glass is classified under subheadings 700721, 700722 or 700729 under 7007; tempered safety glass is classified under 700711 or 700719. The processing methods differ: lamination is bonding glass with a plastic interlayer, while tempering is heat treatment of glass. Is laminated safety glass for construction always classified under 700722? Yes, if it is specifically for construction, it is classified under 700722. However, if the construction glass has undergone other processing (such as hollowing, coating), it may be classified under other codes, such as 700800. It needs to be determined based on the specific processing and use. What are the consequences of forgetting to declare the interlayer material? It may lead to incorrect classification, because the interlayer material affects the product characteristics. Customs may require supplementary declaration, or even impose penalties for false declaration. It is recommended to declare the material completely. What processing can glass under 700729 undergo without changing its classification? Simple processing is generally allowed, such as cutting, edging, drilling, etc. However, if it undergoes coating, tempering, wire embedding, etc., the classification may change. Refer to the tariff notes for details. How to check the import tax rate for 700729? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, HS code query platforms, or consult a customs broker. Tax rates vary due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and the latest tariff shall prevail. How to declare laminated safety glass sold via cross-border e-commerce? Declare according to the actual commodity, providing elements such as product name, material, and use. If it is a small parcel, simplified declaration may apply, but classification still needs to be accurate. It is recommended to consult professional customs declarants. What are the regulatory conditions for laminated safety glass? Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions, but it may involve commodity inspection, CCC certification, etc., depending on the specific use and specifications. It is recommended to check the latest 'Customs Regulatory Conditions Table'.
Q: How to determine whether laminated safety glass is classified under 700721 or 700729?
A: The key is the use. If it is clearly used for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, it is classified under 700721; if it is used in other fields (such as furniture, partitions, display cabinets, etc.), it is classified under 700729. Proof of use is required at declaration.
Q: How to distinguish laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass in HS codes?
A: Laminated safety glass is classified under subheadings 700721, 700722 or 700729 under 7007; tempered safety glass is classified under 700711 or 700719. The processing methods differ: lamination is bonding glass with a plastic interlayer, while tempering is heat treatment of glass.
Q: Is laminated safety glass for construction always classified under 700722?
A: Yes, if it is specifically for construction, it is classified under 700722. However, if the construction glass has undergone other processing (such as hollowing, coating), it may be classified under other codes, such as 700800. It needs to be determined based on the specific processing and use.
Q: What are the consequences of forgetting to declare the interlayer material?
A: It may lead to incorrect classification, because the interlayer material affects the product characteristics. Customs may require supplementary declaration, or even impose penalties for false declaration. It is recommended to declare the material completely.
Q: What processing can glass under 700729 undergo without changing its classification?
A: Simple processing is generally allowed, such as cutting, edging, drilling, etc. However, if it undergoes coating, tempering, wire embedding, etc., the classification may change. Refer to the tariff notes for details.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 700729?
A: You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, HS code query platforms, or consult a customs broker. Tax rates vary due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and the latest tariff shall prevail.
Q: How to declare laminated safety glass sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Declare according to the actual commodity, providing elements such as product name, material, and use. If it is a small parcel, simplified declaration may apply, but classification still needs to be accurate. It is recommended to consult professional customs declarants.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for laminated safety glass?
A: Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions, but it may involve commodity inspection, CCC certification, etc., depending on the specific use and specifications. It is recommended to check the latest 'Customs Regulatory Conditions Table'.
⚠️ 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.