CN code 870822 covers windscreens (front windshields), rear windows, and other glazing intended for motor vehicles under headings 8701 to 8705. Automotive glazing constitutes a structural body element, providing protection from weather conditions and ensuring driver visibility. This code classifies safety glass in both toughened and laminated forms, heated windows, sun-protection coated glass, acoustic glazing, and windows with built-in antennas. Windscreens are always made from laminated (multi-layered) glass, while side and rear windows may be toughened glass. Importing automotive glazing is subject to safety requirements specified in UNECE Regulation No. 43 concerning safety glazing. Duty rates should be verified in the TARIC or ISZTAR system to determine the applicable rate for the specific product.

Automotive glazing imported into the EU must hold type approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation No. 43 on uniform provisions concerning safety glazing and glazing materials. Each pane must be permanently marked with the E-mark symbol including the approval number, manufacturer code, and glass type. Laminated windscreens must ensure appropriate optical clarity (minimum 75% light transmittance) and impact resistance. Tinted windows are subject to restrictions on maximum tinting levels, which vary across EU member states. Importing glazing with thermal insulation and solar protection coatings requires verification of compliance with light transmittance standards. Windows with built-in head-up display (HUD) layers are also classified under CN code 870822, as their essential character remains that of a vehicle windscreen.

The automotive glazing market is undergoing technological transformation. Manufacturers are introducing variable transparency glass (electrochromic), windows with built-in photovoltaic panels for electric vehicles, and glazing with advanced hydrophobic coatings. Acoustic glazing with noise-dampening interlayers is becoming standard in mid-range and premium vehicles. The integration of glazing with ADAS systems is of growing importance – cameras and autonomous driving sensors are mounted behind the windscreen, requiring precise calibration after windscreen replacement. Automotive glazing imports from third countries represent a significant aftermarket segment. Major global manufacturers – AGC, Saint-Gobain, Fuyao Glass – supply glazing to both OEM and aftermarket channels. Counterfeit glazing without proper approval poses a safety risk and is subject to confiscation at the EU customs border.