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

HS v2022 Code: 7005

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
70	05	n/a

Code	7005
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	70

Ancestor Codes: Glass and glassware

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer; Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground; Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer; Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked; 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; Glass; drawn glass and blown 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; Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass

About 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

HS code 7005 covers a critical component of the global glass industry - float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheet form. This type of glass is widely used in a variety of applications, including construction, automotive, and furniture manufacturing, making it an essential material for many industries. As a versatile and high-quality product, glass covered under this code plays a significant role in the broader economy, enabling the production of a wide range of goods and supporting various sectors.

Production process

The production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass sheets involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as sand, soda ash, and limestone are melted in a furnace at high temperatures. The molten glass is then poured onto a large, flat surface, where it spreads and forms a smooth, uniform sheet. This process, known as the float glass method, results in a high-quality, distortion-free product. After the initial float process, the glass sheets may undergo additional processing, such as grinding, polishing, or the application of specialized coatings, to meet specific requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of glass covered under HS code 7005 include raw materials like 2505 Silica Sands, 2511 (Natural Barium Sulphate (Barytes)), and 2513 Pumice; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as furnaces, float tanks, and polishing/grinding machines, to facilitate the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also crucial inputs for the high-temperature melting and shaping of the glass.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 7005 is float glass and surface ground or polished glass sheets, which are then used as inputs for a wide range of industries. These glass sheets may be further processed or incorporated into various products, such as 7007 (Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass), 7008 Multiple-walled insulating units of glass, and 7009 Glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors. The versatility of this glass makes it an essential component in the construction, automotive, and furniture sectors, among others.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2022/7003'>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 --> F["<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 --> 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/v2022/700510'>700510: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700521'>700521: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700529'>700529: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/700530'>700530: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer</a>"]


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