HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7019.71 – Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics
HS code 7019.71 is the 6-digit subheading for glass fibres, chemically bonded fabrics. It is used for chopped strand mats, continuous filament mats, glass fiber veil, surface tissue for composites and non-woven glass fiber fabrics.
What HS 7019.71 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Owens Corning Chop-Strand Mat
- Jushi Chopped Strand Mat
- PPG Industries Fiber Glass Mat
- Saint-Gobain Vetrotex Mat
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Glass Fiber Veil
Codes often confused with 7019.71
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701971, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701971 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $204M 20% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $150M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $116M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $123M 13% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $103M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $84M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $950M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7019.71
Brazil does not split HS 7019.71: its NCM code is 7019.71.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7019.71
What is HS code 701971?
HS code 701971 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701971?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701971 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($204M, 20% of world exports), the Netherlands ($150M) and the United States ($116M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 701971?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701971 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($123M, 13% of world imports), Türkiye ($103M) and Canada ($84M). World imports came to about $950M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701971?
In Brazil, HS code 701971 is NCM 7019.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.