HS Code Subheading

Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics

7019.71 Subheading
Section XIII — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

About HS Code 701971

This HS code pertains to glass fiber fabrics that are held together by a chemical binder, rather than being mechanically woven or stitched. These chemically bonded fabrics are a critical component in various composite materials, offering strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to heat and chemicals. In international trade, they are primarily imported by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, and wind energy sectors, where they serve as reinforcement for plastics, resins, and other matrices. Exporters are specialized textile and composite material manufacturers with advanced glass fiber production and bonding capabilities. Key things to know include the type of glass fiber (e.g., E-glass, S-glass), the nature of the chemical binder (which affects compatibility with different resins), and the fabric's weight and thickness, all of which influence the final composite's properties and performance.

Products Under This Code

Chopped strand mats, Continuous filament mats, Glass fiber veil, Surface tissue for composites, Non-woven glass fiber fabrics, Chemically bonded glass felts, Glass fiber reinforcement for FRP

Real World Examples

Owens Corning Chop-Strand Mat, Jushi Chopped Strand Mat, PPG Industries Fiber Glass Mat, Saint-Gobain Vetrotex Mat, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Glass Fiber Veil

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics (701972) if the bonding method isn't specified, or with other textile fabrics (Chapter 59) if the "glass fiber" material is not clearly identified.

Related Codes

7019.11 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm 7019.12 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), rovings 7019.13 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), yarns and slivers 7019.14 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), mechanically bonded mats 7019.15 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chemically bonded mats 7019.19 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), threads and mats, other than mechanically or chemically bonded mats 7019.61 Glass fibres; mechanically bonded fabrics and closed woven fabrics of rovings 7019.62 Glass fibres; non-woven mechanically bonded fabrics and closed fabrics of rovings 7019.63 Glass fibres; mechanically bonded fabrics and closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated (other than rovings) 7019.64 Glass fibres; closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, coated or laminated, (other than rovings)

Industry

This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.

Trade Overview

China, the USA, and Germany are major players in both the production and consumption of chemically bonded glass fiber fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 701971?

HS code 701971 covers: Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics. This HS code pertains to glass fiber fabrics that are held together by a chemical binder, rather than being mechanically woven or stitched. These chemically bonded fabrics are a critical component in various composite materials, offering strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to heat and chemicals. In international trade, they are primarily imported by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, and wind energy sectors, where they serve as reinforcement for plastics, resins, and other matrices. Exporters are specialized textile and composite material manufacturers with advanced glass fiber production and bonding capabilities. Key things to know include the type of glass fiber (e.g., E-glass, S-glass), the nature of the chemical binder (which affects compatibility with different resins), and the fabric's weight and thickness, all of which influence the final composite's properties and performance.

What products fall under HS code 701971?

Chopped strand mats, Continuous filament mats, Glass fiber veil, Surface tissue for composites, Non-woven glass fiber fabrics, Chemically bonded glass felts, Glass fiber reinforcement for FRP

What are common misclassifications for HS code 701971?

Can be confused with mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics (701972) if the bonding method isn't specified, or with other textile fabrics (Chapter 59) if the "glass fiber" material is not clearly identified.

How is HS code 701971 structured?

HS code 701971 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.