U.S. imports of Chopped Strands of Glass Fibers, Not Over 50mm Long (HS 701911) totaled $11.8M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Chopped Strands of Glass Fibers, Not Over 50mm Long paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChopped glass fiber strands at or under 50 mm are a foundational reinforcement input for thermoplastic and thermoset composites, widely used in automotive parts, electrical housings, and construction panels. Imports enter under a single 10-digit line, 7019110000, and Chinese-origin shipments are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making Belgium and Malaysia — the top two suppliers — commercially significant alternatives. Classifiers should distinguish this product from longer chopped strands (over 50 mm), which fall under a separate NESOI subheading, and from rovings or mats, which carry their own headings.
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435 import shipments a month
Strands at or below 50 mm classify under HTS 7019110000. Strands exceeding 50 mm fall under the NESOI provisions in heading 701919 (specifically 7019193000), so accurate measurement of strand length at time of import is essential to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Chopped glass fiber strands originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from Belgium or Malaysia — the leading suppliers to the US market — are not subject to those additional duties, though standard MFN rates still apply.
Subheading 4 of 18 in heading 7019
Subheading 701911 · $11.8M of $150.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7019110000 | Chopped Strands of Glass Fibers, <= 50 Mm | $11.8M | 20.03% | 87.52% | $2.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7019110000 | Chopped Strands of Glass Fibers, <= 50 Mm | $4.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Belgium together supply 50% of it. China pays 42.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
12.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 20.03% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $118.9M of Chopped Strands of Glass Fibers, Not Over 50mm Long and exported $47.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.