U.S. exports of Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI (HS 701990) totaled $48.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.88% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe residual glass fiber heading captures woven glass fiber articles, bulk glass fibers, nonwoven glass fiber filters, and other glass fiber products not more specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 70. The four US tariff lines (7019901100, 7019905120, 7019905140, 7019905150) cover a commercially diverse range — from bulk roving and chopped strand to specialty filtration media. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Canada, a supplier mix that reflects both proximity-driven logistics and the breadth of glass fiber product types consolidated here.
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1.8K import shipments a month
Classification in 701990 is residual — it applies only when the product does not meet the specific descriptions of earlier headings covering woven fabrics, mats, rovings, or other defined forms. Importers should work through the Chapter 70 schedule in order, checking whether the product's construction, bonding method, and form match any earlier provision before defaulting to the NESOI heading. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for novel or composite glass fiber articles.
Glass fiber filters are nonwoven glass fiber products specifically designed and configured for filtration end uses — such as air, liquid, or laboratory filtration media. The filter function and configuration (e.g., cut-to-size filter blanks, pleated media) distinguish them from general insulation or reinforcement nonwovens. Technical documentation confirming the filtration application supports correct classification under 7019905140.
Subheading 1 of 18 in heading 7019
Subheading 701990 · $48.1M of $155.5M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7019905150 | Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $18.4M | 14.19% | 61.69% | $2.6M |
| 7019901100 | Woven Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $7.0M | 14.03% | 78.29% | $981K |
| 7019905140 | Glass Fiber Filters (Nonwoven) | $6.4M | 5.17% | 35.40% | $329K |
| 7019905120 | Glass Fibers in Bulk | $714K | 36.49% | 100.00% | $261K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7019905150 | Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $28.5M |
| 7019901100 | Woven Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $13.0M |
| 7019905140 | Glass Fiber Filters (Nonwoven) | $5.5M |
| 7019905120 | Glass Fibers in Bulk | $1.1M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 63% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
38.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.88% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$33.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$48.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $350.4M of Glass Fibers and Articles Thereof, NESOI and exported $481.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.