U.S. exports of Glass Veils and Thin Sheets (Voiles) (HS 701971) totaled $8.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Glass Veils and Thin Sheets (Voiles) paid $377K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGlass veils — also called voiles or thin sheets — are lightweight nonwoven glass fiber products used as surface layers in roofing membranes, flooring underlays, and composite laminates to improve surface finish and dimensional stability. The entire heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 7019710000, reflecting the product's relatively uniform commercial form. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers to the US market, pointing to a concentration of European specialty glass fiber manufacturing capacity in this niche.
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Glass veils (voiles) are very thin, lightweight nonwoven sheets of glass fibers, typically used as surface layers rather than structural reinforcement. Heavier nonwoven glass mats or chopped-strand mats may fall under different headings within Chapter 70. The key classification factors are fiber bonding method, areal weight, and intended construction — importers uncertain about the boundary should consult a licensed customs broker and, if necessary, seek a binding ruling from CBP.
The primary end uses are roofing and waterproofing membranes (where the veil acts as a carrier or surface reinforcement), resilient flooring products, and fiber-reinforced composite laminates where a smooth, resin-rich surface layer is required. Demand therefore tracks construction activity and composite manufacturing output.
Subheading 5 of 18 in heading 7019
Subheading 701971 · $8.3M of $155.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.4M of Glass Veils and Thin Sheets (Voiles) and exported $116.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7019710000 | Thin Sheets (Voiles), Nonwoven, of Glass Fibers | $3.4M | 10.97% | 100.00% | $377K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7019710000 | Thin Sheets (Voiles), Nonwoven, of Glass Fibers | $8.3M |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.97% of imports for consumption.