Product classification
HS code for Carbon fiber fabric: 6815.12
Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included, fabrics of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses.
Classification of carbon fiber fabric under HS 6815.12
Carbon fiber fabric is classified under HS code 6815.12. This classification is used for woven, knitted, or non-woven fabrics made primarily of carbon fibers intended for non-electrical applications. As part of Chapter 68, these materials are recognized as articles of mineral substances. The distinction between 6815.12 (fabrics) and 6815.11 (fibers) is crucial; the former refers to materials that have undergone a textile-like process (weaving or bonding) to form a sheet or web. These fabrics are widely used as reinforcement in composite materials, where they are impregnated with resin. The classification follows the General Interpretative Rules, specifically focusing on the form of the material (fabric) and its chemical composition (carbon fiber). These fabrics can be unidirectional, biaxial, or multi-axial, and they are often categorized by their weight (grams per square meter) and weave pattern (plain, twill, or satin). Even when coated or laminated with plastics, if the carbon fiber fabric provides the essential character of the material, it is classified here. This code is vital for manufacturers in the marine, aerospace, and construction industries who utilize carbon fiber textiles for structural reinforcement.
- Covers
- Woven carbon fiber cloth
- Non-woven carbon fiber mats
- Unidirectional carbon fiber tapes
- Biaxial and triaxial carbon fiber fabrics
- Pre-impregnated carbon fiber fabrics (pre-pregs)
- Also under 6815.12
- Toray carbon fiber fabrics
- Hexcel carbon fiber weaves
- SGL Carbon fabrics
- Teijin carbon fiber textiles
- Mitsubishi Chemical carbon fiber fabrics
Codes often confused with 6815.12
Common mistake. Carbon fiber fabric is frequently confused with glass fiber fabric, which is classified under 7019. It is also sometimes misclassified as raw carbon fiber (6815.11) or as a finished component (6815.13) if it has been cut to a specific shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681512 (the code used for carbon fiber fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681512 (the code used for carbon fiber fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 681512, not only carbon fiber fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $256M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $174M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $147M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $125M 13% of world imports
- 2 Italy $75M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 China $74M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $979M 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 carbon fiber fabric
Brazil classifies carbon fiber fabric under NCM 6815.12.00: HS 6815.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carbon fiber fabric
What is the HS code for Carbon fiber fabric?
The HS code for Carbon fiber fabric is 681512 (Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; fabrics of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses). The HS code for fabrics made of carbon fibers for non-electrical use is 6815.12.
How do I classify Carbon fiber fabric for customs?
Carbon fiber fabric is classified under HS code 681512 — Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; fabrics of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include pre-preg fabrics?
Yes, carbon fiber fabrics that have been pre-impregnated with resin (pre-pregs) are generally classified under 6815.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of carbon fiber fabric (HS 681512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681512 (the code used for carbon fiber fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($256M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($174M) and the United Kingdom ($147M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 carbon fiber fabric (HS 681512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681512 (the code used for carbon fiber fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($125M, 13% of world imports), Italy ($75M) and China ($74M). World imports came to about $979M, 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.
Is the HS code for Carbon fiber fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681512 for Carbon fiber fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for carbon fiber fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, carbon fiber fabric (HS 681512) is classified under NCM 6815.12.00.