HS Code for Glass fiber textiles

Glass fiber textiles that do not fall under specific categories like rovings or closed-mesh fabrics are classified under HS code 7019.69. This is a residual category within the 7019 heading, which covers glass fibers and articles made from them. The classification is determined by the nature of the textile construction. Heading 7019 is structured to first identify the form of the fiber (rovings, chopped strands) and then the type of fabric (woven, chemically bonded, etc.). Sub-heading 7019.69 is used for woven fabrics that are not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.), meaning they do not meet the specific criteria for rovings-based fabrics or other specialized categories defined in 7019.61 through 7019.66. These textiles are essential in industrial applications for heat resistance, electrical insulation, and reinforcement in plastics. The classification relies on GRI 1, which looks at the terms of the headings, and GRI 6, which governs sub-heading determination. Because 7019.69 is a "basket" category, it captures a wide variety of glass fiber weaves used in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.

Products Included

• Woven glass fiber cloth for laminates
• Heat-resistant glass fiber curtains
• Glass fiber tapes for electrical insulation
• Multi-axial glass fiber fabrics
• Textured glass fiber fabrics
• Silica-rich glass textiles

Common Misclassification

A common error is classifying these textiles under HS code 7019.61, which is specifically for woven fabrics made of rovings. If the fabric is made from yarns rather than rovings, 7019.61 is incorrect. Another frequent mistake is using HS code 5911.90 for industrial textiles. While glass fiber textiles are used industrially, the material-specific heading 7019 takes precedence over the general industrial textile heading in Chapter 59, following the principle that specific material headings usually override general use headings.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Glass fiber textiles?

The HS code for glass fiber textiles not specifically covered by other sub-headings is 7019.69.

What defines a fabric as being made of rovings?

Rovings are bundles of untwisted continuous filaments. If the fabric is woven from these flat, ribbon-like bundles, it belongs in 7019.61; if it uses twisted yarns, it likely falls into 7019.69.