Clear float
EN 572 / ASTM C1036
General glazing and processing
Construction Materials
HS 7005
- 2 mm to 19 mm
- Clear, extra clear or tinted
- Crates or A-frames
Construction Materials · Glass
Float Glass: thickness, tint and packing
Clear and tinted flat glass for building, processing and furniture. Float glass is the base flat glass that processors cut, toughen, laminate and coat. It is ordered by thickness, size and tint.
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Product overview
Float glass is the base flat glass that processors cut, toughen, laminate and coat. It is ordered by thickness, size and tint.
Breakage risk makes packing and handling a major part of the landed cost.
- HS heading
- 7005
- Category
- Construction Materials
- Product group
- Glass
- Commonly sourced from
- China, Malaysia, Turkey, India
- Trade types
- Import, Export
- Typical shipping
- Containers, Break-bulk vessel
Grades and standards
The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.
Extra clear (low iron)
High light transmission
Facades and solar
Tinted float
Bronze, grey, green, blue
Solar control
Reflective
Coated
Facade aesthetics
Specifications
What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.
| Thickness | Commonly 2 mm to 19 mm |
|---|---|
| Size | Jumbo, split or cut sizes |
| Type | Clear, extra clear or tinted |
| Packaging | Wooden crates or steel A-frames |
| Documents | Inspection and quality certificates as agreed |
| HS heading | 7005 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination) |
Commonly sourced from
Market information, not confirmed availability.
No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.
Where it is used
- Windows & facadesResidential and commercial glazing.
- Glass processorsToughening, laminating and IGUs.
- Furniture & interiorsTables, shelves and partitions.
Quality checks
- 1Thickness tolerance
- 2Optical distortion
- 3Bubbles and inclusions
- 4Edge condition
- 5Packing for breakage
Documents
- Quality certificate
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Inspection report (if agreed)
Packaging and shipping
- Wooden crates
- Steel A-frames or L-racks
- Interleaving powder or paper
Shipping modes for construction materials
ContainersBreak-bulk vesselBulk cement carriersRoad to site
Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.
Plan logisticsWhat moves the price
TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.
- 01Energy costs
- 02Thickness and type
- 03Packing format
- 04Freight and breakage risk
- 05Order size
Before you request float glass
Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.
- Thickness and type
- Sheet sizes
- Quantity per size
- Packing
- Destination handling equipment
Float Glass: frequently asked questions
Why does packing matter so much?
Breakage is the biggest landed-cost risk; good crates or racks reduce it.
What is extra clear glass?
Low-iron glass with higher light transmission and less green tint.
Can glass be supplied toughened?
Yes. Share sizes and edge work; toughened glass is cut before tempering.
How is glass loaded?
In crates or on A-frames in containers, secured against movement.
Request float glass.
Share the specification, quantity and destination. TP4 reviews every request.