Customs tariff code 7003.12.10.00: Of optical glass
Reference data as at 24 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7003.12.10.00 covers Of optical glass. The third-country duty rate is 3 %, plus import VAT.
7003.12.10.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 70. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7003.12.10.00
- Third-country duty
- 3 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 70GLASS AND GLASSWARE
- 7003Cast glass and rolled glass, in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
- 7003.12Coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer
- 7003.12.10Of optical glass
- 7003.12.10.00Of optical glass
From HS code to customs tariff code 7003.12.10.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3 % | MFN |
| Algeria | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 6C004Optical materials as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Gegossenes Glas, lt. Antragsangaben (Warenmuster wurden nicht vorgelegt), - durch Anreißen bzw Sägen in Form von rechteckigen Blöcken (Tafeln) gebracht, - Kanten nicht bearbeitet, - mit den Abmessungen 115 x 115 mm,3-4 mm dick, bzw. 165 x 165 mm, 4-5 mm dick, - keine weitere Bearbeitung, -- nicht mit Drahteinlagen verstärkt, -- gefärbt, -- aus optischem Glas.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 7003 1210 bis 7003 1990 Wegen des Begriffs „mit Drahteinlagen oder dergleichen verstärkt“ siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 7003 des HS, drittletzter Absatz. Zu Unterpositionen 7003 1210 und 7003 1299 Der Begriff „absorbierende oder reflektierende Schicht“ ist in Anmerkung 2 c) zu Kapitel 70 festgelegt. Wegen des Begriffs „undurchsichtig“ siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 7003 des HS, zweiter Absatz Buchstabe B. Überfangenes Glas ist ein durchscheinendes Glas, im Allgemeinen aus einem milchweißen und einem gefärbten Glas; die beiden Gläser sind in noch weichem Zustand zusammengepresst, dadurch entsteht eine feste Verbindung.
1. Zu Kapitel 70 gehören nicht: a) Waren der Position 3207 (z. B. Schmelzglasuren und andere verglasbare Massen, Glasfritten, anderes Glas in Form von Pulver, Granalien oder Flocken) (RV E7001A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. Fantasieschmuck) (RV E7001B00); c) Kabel aus optischen Fasern der Position 8544, elektrische Isolatoren (Position 8546) oder Isolierteile der Position 8547 (RV E7001C00); d) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, gerahmt, für Fahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001D00); e) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, auch gerahmt, mit Heizvorrichtungen oder anderen elektrischen oder elektronischen Vorrichtungen ausgerüstet, für Kraftfahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001E00); f) optische Fasern, optisch bearbeitete optische Elemente, Injektionsspritzen, künstliche Augen, Thermometer, Barometer, Dichtem …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7003.12.10.00 cover?
Code 7003.12.10.00 covers Of optical glass. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7003.12.10.00?
The third-country duty rate for 7003.12.10.00 is 3 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7003.12.10.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 700312. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7003.12.10.00 have?
7003.12.10.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7003.12.10.00 sit in the tariff?
7003.12.10.00 sits in this hierarchy: 70 GLASS AND GLASSWARE > 7003 Cast glass and rolled glass, in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked > 700312 Coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer > 70031210 Of optical glass. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7003.12.10.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7003.12.10.00, for example DEF/1424/04-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 7003.12.10.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7003.12.10.00 to 6C004. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 7003.12.10.00 change?
7003.12.10.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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