7007.21.11 - Windshields

This HTS subcategory, 7007.21.11, specifically covers laminated safety glass designed for integration into vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels, and which is not otherwise specified. This includes windshields and other laminated glass components that meet the stringent safety standards required for these applications. The key characteristic here is the laminated construction, which involves bonding two or more layers of glass together with an interlayer, typically polyvinyl butyral (PVB), to enhance shatter resistance and safety.

While other laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels might exist at this level (as indicated by sibling category 7007.21.51.00 for "Other"), this specific code differentiates based on further sub-classification. It is distinct from toughened (tempered) safety glass, which is covered under a different HTS provision (7007.11). The focus remains on the laminated structure and its intended end-use within transportation sectors.

This category is further divided to distinguish the intended application of the laminated safety glass. Subcategory 7007.21.11.10 pertains to laminated safety glass specifically manufactured for motor vehicles falling under Chapter 87 of the HTS. The residual category, 7007.21.11.90, captures laminated safety glass for aircraft, spacecraft, or vessels not classified under the motor vehicle provision. This granular distinction allows for precise tariff application based on the specific mode of transport.