Product classification
HS code for Glass fiber textiles: 7019.69
Glass fibres, fabrics n.e.c. in item no. 7019.6.
Classification of glass fiber textiles under HS 7019.69
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7019.69
- Hexcel HexForce Twill Weave
- SGL Carbon Multiaxial Fabrics
- Chomarat G-Weave
- Saertex Multiaxial Fabrics (yarn-based)
- Gurit Glass Fiber Fabrics (specialty)
Codes often confused with 7019.69
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701969 (the code used for glass fiber textiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701969 (the code used for glass fiber textiles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.5% 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 701969, not only glass fiber textiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $208M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $94M 11% of world exports
- 3 Japan $88M 10% of world exports
World total: $871M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $72M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $55M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $51M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $762M 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 glass fiber textiles
Brazil classifies glass fiber textiles under NCM 7019.69.00: HS 7019.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass fiber textiles
What is the HS code for Glass fiber textiles?
The HS code for Glass fiber textiles is 701969 (Glass fibres; fabrics n.e.c. in item no. 7019.6). The HS code for glass fiber textiles not specifically covered by other sub-headings is 7019.69.
How do I classify Glass fiber textiles for customs?
Glass fiber textiles is classified under HS code 701969 — Glass fibres; fabrics n.e.c. in item no. 7019.6. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass fiber textiles (HS 701969)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701969 (the code used for glass fiber textiles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($208M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($94M) and Japan ($88M). World exports came to about $871M, 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 glass fiber textiles (HS 701969)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701969 (the code used for glass fiber textiles) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($72M, 9.5% of world imports), South Korea ($55M) and Germany ($51M). World imports came to about $762M, 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 Glass fiber textiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701969 for Glass fiber textiles 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 glass fiber textiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass fiber textiles (HS 701969) is classified under NCM 7019.69.00.