HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7019.90 – Glass fibres; n.e.c. in heading no. 7019
HS code 7019.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glass fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 7019. It is used for glass fibre chopped strands, glass fibre rovings, glass fibre yarns, glass fibre felts and glass fibre braids.
What HS 7019.90 covers
This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) code acts as a catch-all for various glass fibre products that don't fit into more specific categories within heading 7019. It often includes highly specialized or novel glass fibre forms, as well as less common articles. Importers could range from niche manufacturers seeking unique reinforcement materials for advanced composites, to research and development institutions, or even small-scale producers of specialized textiles or filtration media. Exporters are typically innovative glass fibre manufacturers or suppliers of custom-engineered materials. Trade in these goods often involves smaller volumes but higher value, driven by specific industrial requirements or emerging technological applications. Understanding the precise physical and chemical properties, as well as the intended application, is crucial for correct classification and successful trade, as these products often lack standardized descriptions.
- Covers
- Glass fibre chopped strands
- Glass fibre rovings
- Glass fibre yarns
- Glass fibre felts
- Glass fibre braids
- Glass fibre sleeves
- Glass fibre preforms
- Examples
- AGY S-2 Glass
- Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) chopped strands
- Jushi Group rovings
- P-D Glasseiden GmbH yarns
- 3B-Fibreglass chopped strands
Codes often confused with 7019.90
Common mistake. This code is often a fallback when products don't clearly fit into 701911 (chopped strands), 701912 (rovings), 701919 (other slivers, etc.), or specific fabric codes like 70195X, leading to potential confusion if a more specific code exists.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701990 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 China $946M 28% of world exports
- 2 United States $440M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $204M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $690M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $341M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $337M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 7019.90
Brazil does not split HS 7019.90: its NCM code is 7019.90.00.
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 7019.90
What is HS code 701990?
HS code 701990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glass fibres; n.e.c. in heading no. 7019. This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) code acts as a catch-all for various glass fibre products that don't fit into more specific categories within heading 7019. It often includes highly specialized or novel glass fibre forms, as well as less common articles. Importers could range from niche manufacturers seeking unique reinforcement materials for advanced composites, to research and development institutions, or even small-scale producers of specialized textiles or filtration media. Exporters are typically innovative glass fibre manufacturers or suppliers of custom-engineered materials. Trade in these goods often involves smaller volumes but higher value, driven by specific industrial requirements or emerging technological applications. Understanding the precise physical and chemical properties, as well as the intended application, is crucial for correct classification and successful trade, as these products often lack standardized descriptions.
What products fall under HS code 701990?
Glass fibre chopped strands, Glass fibre rovings, Glass fibre yarns, Glass fibre felts, Glass fibre braids, Glass fibre sleeves, Glass fibre preforms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701990?
This code is often a fallback when products don't clearly fit into 701911 (chopped strands), 701912 (rovings), 701919 (other slivers, etc.), or specific fabric codes like 70195X, leading to potential confusion if a more specific code exists.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701990 in UN Comtrade data were China ($946M, 28% of world exports), the United States ($440M) and Germany ($204M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 701990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701990 in UN Comtrade data were China ($690M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($341M) and Mexico ($337M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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.
How is HS code 701990 structured?
HS code 701990 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701990?
In Brazil, HS code 701990 is NCM 7019.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.