Subheading · Chapter 70 · Heading 7008
7008.00: Multiple-walled insulating units of glass
Insulating glass units
7008.00 is the HS subheading for insulating glass units, under heading 7008 in chapter 70.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 7008 00 20 00 Coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or reflecting layer Freem²
- 7008 00 81 00 Consisting of two panels of glass sealed around the edges by an airtight joint and separated by a layer of air, other gases or a vacuum Freem²
- 7008 00 89 00 Other Freem²
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 1
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | £18.5m | 28.5% | +64.3% |
 Poland | £13.5m | 20.7% | -11.7% |
 Ireland | £6.6m | 10.1% | -39.4% |
 China | £5.1m | 7.9% | -7.8% |
 Türkiye | £3m | 4.6% | -8.4% |
 Belgium | £2.5m | 3.8% | +10.9% |
 Italy | £2.1m | 3.2% | -29.7% |
 Estonia | £1.7m | 2.7% | +8.4% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 3.9% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico 35% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 10.8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 10.8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Peru Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$858kUS$858k+US$12m+US$48m+> US$166m
Exports: 114
- Germany: US$441m
- China: US$319m
- Poland: US$312m
- United States: US$166m
- Mexico: US$165m
- Türkiye: US$143m
- Spain: US$83m
- Austria: US$65m
- Canada: US$61m
- Lithuania: US$59m
- France: US$48m
- Belgium: US$48m
- Hungary: US$41m
- Croatia: US$41m
- Italy: US$35m
- Czechia: US$24m
- Ireland: US$23m
- Saudi Arabia: US$21m
- Switzerland: US$19m
- United Arab Emirates: US$19m
- Denmark: US$18m
- India: US$16m
- Estonia: US$15m
- United Kingdom: US$15m
- Romania: US$14m
- Slovakia: US$12m
- Finland: US$12m
- Netherlands: US$12m
- Malaysia: US$12m
- Slovenia: US$11m
- Serbia: US$11m
- Portugal: US$10m
- Colombia: US$10m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$9m
- Bulgaria: US$8m
- Chile: US$8m
- Latvia: US$7m
- Bahrain: US$5m
- Kazakhstan: US$5m
- Greece: US$4m
- Russia: US$3m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3m
- Tunisia: US$2m
- Jordan: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Belarus: US$2m
- Sweden: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- Brazil: US$1m
- Uzbekistan: US$973k
- Taiwan: US$867k
- Ukraine: US$858k
- Japan: US$834k
- Iran: US$750k
- Thailand: US$581k
- Georgia: US$462k
- Albania: US$424k
- Morocco: US$391k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$7m+US$23m+> US$82m
Imports: 200
- United States: US$378m
- Netherlands: US$274m
- Canada: US$205m
- United Kingdom: US$90m
- Switzerland: US$88m
- Denmark: US$82m
- Poland: US$77m
- Norway: US$77m
- Germany: US$75m
- Italy: US$67m
- Israel: US$60m
- Belgium: US$59m
- Sweden: US$56m
- Austria: US$45m
- France: US$38m
- United Arab Emirates: US$29m
- Saudi Arabia: US$28m
- Slovakia: US$28m
- Czechia: US$27m
- Jordan: US$23m
- Vietnam: US$21m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$20m
- Estonia: US$20m
- Egypt: US$19m
- Australia: US$19m
- Ireland: US$19m
- Hungary: US$19m
- Romania: US$18m
- Lithuania: US$18m
- South Korea: US$15m
- Russia: US$15m
- Thailand: US$14m
- Croatia: US$13m
- Luxembourg: US$13m
- Philippines: US$13m
- Cambodia: US$13m
- Malaysia: US$12m
- Kuwait: US$12m
- Mongolia: US$12m
- Slovenia: US$11m
- Taiwan: US$11m
- Singapore: US$11m
- Kazakhstan: US$11m
- Spain: US$11m
- Mexico: US$10m
- Japan: US$9m
- India: US$8m
- Latvia: US$8m
- Finland: US$8m
- Guatemala: US$7m
- Morocco: US$7m
- Iraq: US$6m
- Bangladesh: US$6m
- Portugal: US$6m
- Qatar: US$5m
- Argentina: US$5m
- New Zealand: US$5m
- Dominican Republic: US$5m
- Greece: US$5m
- Georgia: US$5m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$441m | 18.5% |
| 2 | China | US$319m | 13.4% |
| 3 | Poland | US$312m | 13.1% |
| 4 | United States | US$166m | 7% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$165m | 6.9% |
| 6 | Türkiye | US$143m | 6% |
| 7 |  Spain | US$83m | 3.5% |
| 8 |  Austria | US$65m | 2.7% |
| 9 | Canada | US$61m | 2.5% |
| 10 |  Lithuania | US$59m | 2.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$378m | 15.9% |
| 2 |  Netherlands | US$274m | 11.5% |
| 3 | Canada | US$205m | 8.6% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$90m | 3.8% |
| 5 | Switzerland | US$88m | 3.7% |
| 6 |  Denmark | US$82m | 3.5% |
| 7 | Poland | US$77m | 3.3% |
| 8 | Norway | US$77m | 3.2% |
| 9 | Germany | US$75m | 3.1% |
| 10 | Italy | US$67m | 2.8% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 10%median duty
- 18number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 40%highest: Angola, Sudan, Cameroon
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 2% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 15% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 40% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 10% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 20% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 13% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 15% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 14% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 5% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 8% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 5% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 15% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 3% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 5% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 15% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 12% | 12% – 13% | 2023 |
 Kenya | 10% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 10% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 13% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 15% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 3.4%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 30% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 10% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 15% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 30% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 5% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 15% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 13% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 15% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 15% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 2.6%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 20% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 10% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 3% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 3.9% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 10% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 25% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.2% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 66492 Multiple-walled insulating units of glass
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 511220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 37116 Glass mirrors; multiple walled insulating units of glass
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2310 Manufacture of glass and glass products
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 7008.00 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 1
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N328711 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a multiple-walled insulating unit of glass assembled in Mexico; United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) applicability; Country of Origin; and Marking
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1846 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1848 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Anti-dumping
Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order
FR Doc. 2026-06647 · 91 FR 17250 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Countervailing duty
Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China and Malaysia: Countervailing Duty Orders
FR Doc. 2026-06649 · 91 FR 17253 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Anti-dumping
FR Doc. 2026-02490 · 91 FR 5723 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Countervailing duty
Float Glass Products From Malaysia: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
FR Doc. 2026-02491 · 91 FR 5720 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Anti-dumping
FR Doc. 2026-02492 · 91 FR 5713 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Countervailing duty
FR Doc. 2026-02493 · 91 FR 5708 · Source: federalregister.gov
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7008.00 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7008.00 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 3%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported insulating glass units worth £65.1m (down 2% on the year before), at an average of £3.84 per kg; Germany supplied 29%, followed by Poland.
World trade in insulating glass units reached US$2bn in 2024, down 5.1% on 2023.
Germany was the largest exporter with 18.5% of the total, ahead of China.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for multiple-walled insulating units of glass?
Multiple-walled insulating units of glass fall under HS subheading 7008.00, part of heading 7008, in section XIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on multiple-walled insulating units of glass in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7008.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on multiple-walled insulating units of glass in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7008.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most multiple-walled insulating units of glass?
Germany, with US$441m in 2024 (18.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export insulating glass units to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on insulating glass units?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import insulating glass units from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Poland (21%) and Ireland (10%), out of total imports of £65.1m.