Sourcing laminated windscreens from China
Laminated vehicle windscreens from China carry 0% UK import duty under 7007 21 20 00, with no listed trade remedy. Selling or fitting glass that breaches tinted-window rules is illegal. Specify the vehicle application, check supporting documents and inspect fit and visibility. Cambridge China Bridge sources laminated vehicle windscreens.
Duty on laminated vehicle windscreens
Heading 7007 covers toughened and laminated safety glass. Laminated glass sized and shaped for motor vehicles falls under 7007 21 20 00. The table shows windscreen applications sharing this commodity line. For other safety glass, see the wider glass guide.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 October 2026, this line carries 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for this line.
Confirm the classification against the actual product, including whether the shipment contains separate glass or a larger assembly. Use finding your commodity code before agreeing the customs description.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminated windscreens for passenger cars | 7007 21 20 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the vehicle and windscreen features
Give the factory the vehicle make, model, body variant, production period and original part reference. Agree the outline, curvature, thickness, edge finish and ceramic border against a drawing and approved sample. State whether mouldings, mirror mounts and other bonded fittings are included.
Specify camera and rain-sensor brackets, heating connections, acoustic interlayers and head-up display compatibility where needed. Ask for approval documents and test reports matching the exact glass variant. Selling or fitting glass that breaks tinted-window rules is illegal, so check the intended tint against the applicable rules before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative stock order: 800 laminated vehicle windscreens across an agreed model range under 7007 21 20 00, invoiced at £40,000 free on board, with £5,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £45,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £45,000, so it is £9,000. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: compare the outline and curvature with the approved template, and trial-fit the sample to the intended vehicle opening.
Visibility: inspect through the glass for distortion, double images, bubbles and inclusions, including around camera and display areas.
Features and documents: compare markings and supplied reports with the ordered variant; check bracket positions, connectors and bonded fittings.
Edges and packing: check chips, cracks and lifting interlayers on arrival; inspect supports, separators and crate movement, with photographs before unpacking.
What goes wrong
A windscreen can match the vehicle model yet have the wrong sensor bracket, display compatibility or curvature. Optical distortion may only become obvious from the driving position. Check a sample in the intended application before releasing the stock order.
Edge chips, scratches and delamination can leave delivered stock unusable. Agree acceptance criteria, protective packing and the evidence needed for a damage claim. Use quality inspection to turn the approved sample and drawings into a shipment checklist.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on laminated windscreens from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 0% duty under 7007 21 20 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or import control.
Can I sell tinted replacement windscreens?
Selling or fitting glass that breaks tinted-window rules is illegal. Check the intended vehicle application and obtain matching tint test evidence before ordering.
How do I order the correct replacement windscreen?
Supply the vehicle details and original part reference. Confirm curvature, mouldings, sensor brackets, heating connections and display compatibility against an approved sample.
What should I check when windscreens arrive?
Check crate damage, edge chips, scratches, bubbles and delamination. Compare markings and fittings with the order, then check optical quality and sample fit.