Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked

HS v2022 Code: 7003

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
70	03	n/a

Code	7003
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	70

Ancestor Codes: Glass and glassware

This Code: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked

Child Codes: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, profiles, not otherwise worked; Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or reflecting layer); Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer; Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass; Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked; Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked; Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked; Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials

About glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked

HS code 7003 covers a wide range of glass products, including cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles. These materials are used extensively in the construction, automotive, and various other industries, playing a crucial role in the global economy. The versatility and unique properties of these glass products make them indispensable for a wide range of applications, from architectural glazing to specialized industrial uses.

Production process

The production of glass products under HS code 7003 typically involves two main techniques: casting and rolling. In the casting process, molten glass is poured into molds to create sheets or profiles with desired shapes and thicknesses. The rolled glass production method involves passing the molten glass through rollers to create flat, uniform sheets. Both techniques allow for the incorporation of various coatings, such as absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layers, to enhance the glass's performance and functionality.

Production inputs

The primary raw materials required for the production of HS code 7003 glass products are silica sand, soda ash, and limestone. These materials are combined and melted at high temperatures to create the molten glass. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as casting molds and rolling equipment, is essential for the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also crucial inputs for the high-temperature operations involved in glass production.

Production outputs

The glass products covered under HS code 7003 are primarily used as building materials, particularly in the construction of windows, facades, and other architectural elements. They are also utilized in the automotive industry for windshields, side windows, and other vehicle glazing applications. Furthermore, these glass products may find use in the production of 7004 Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, 7005 Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, and 7006 Glass; of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials.

Family tree for glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7003'>7003: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7001'>7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7002'>7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7004'>7004: Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7005'>7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7006'>7006: Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7007'>7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7008'>7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7009'>7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7010'>7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7011'>7011: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7013'>7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7014'>7014: Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7015'>7015: Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7016'>7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7017'>7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7018'>7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7020'>7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</a>"]

    B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700312'>700312: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700319'>700319: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or reflecting layer)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700320'>700320: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700330'>700330: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, profiles, not otherwise worked</a>"]


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