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NAICSSector 32
U.S. imports of drawn, blown, float & flat glass (NAICS 327211) totaled $49.1M in April 2026, traded with 66 countries.
Importers of Drawn, Blown, Float & Flat Glass paid $5.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $38.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Drawn, Blown, Float & Flat Glass imports of $49.1M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $44.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFloat glass — the dominant production method in this category — is a primary input for commercial construction glazing, residential windows, and automotive windshields, making it one of the most volume-intensive glass trade segments. The distinction between drawn/blown and float processes matters for classification, as surface quality, thickness tolerances, and optical clarity differ significantly between methods. Antidumping orders have historically targeted flat glass imports from specific origins, so verifying current order scope is a routine compliance step for importers in this segment.
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Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin, yielding a uniform thickness and high optical clarity suited for architectural and automotive applications. Drawn and blown glass uses older forming techniques that typically produce less uniform surfaces. The production method can affect both the applicable HTS subheading and whether antidumping orders apply.
Commercial and residential construction glazing is the dominant end use, followed by the automotive OEM and replacement glass markets. Demand is therefore closely tied to housing starts, commercial building activity, and vehicle production cycles, making import volumes sensitive to construction sector fluctuations.
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.