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U.S. imports of glass wool and articles of glass wool (HS 701980) totaled $36.8M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Glass Wool and Articles of Glass Wool paid $1.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $9.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Glass Wool and Articles of Glass Wool imports of $36.8M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $30.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGlass wool — the fine, randomly oriented fiber product used primarily for thermal and acoustic insulation — enters the US under five tariff lines (7019801000 through 7019809000) that distinguish insulation batts, pipe coverings, and other nonwoven insulation forms from residual glass wool articles. Canada and Mexico dominate supply, reflecting integrated North American building-products supply chains and the logistical advantages of bulk insulation shipments from nearby manufacturing. Imports from both countries may qualify for preferential duty treatment under USMCA, subject to applicable rules of origin.
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The US schedule provides distinct 10-digit lines for batts of nonwoven glass fibers (7019801010) and pipe coverings of nonwoven glass fibers (7019801020), both within the broader insulation products grouping (7019801000). The product form — flat batt versus pre-formed pipe section — determines which line applies, and importers should ensure commercial invoices describe the physical form clearly.
Importers should check the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department databases for any active trade remedy orders covering glass wool or fiberglass insulation products, as this sector has historically been subject to trade remedy proceedings. The applicable order, if any, would be product- and country-specific, so a licensed customs broker or trade attorney should be consulted before entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $17.2M | $13.3M | -$3.9M |
| MEXICO | $11.0M | $3.4M | -$7.6M |
| GERMANY | $1.7M | $812K | -$933K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $153K | $2.2M | +$2.0M |
| CHINA | $900K | $782K | -$118K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7019801090 | OTHER INSULATION PRODUCTS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS | $23.8M | 17.10% | $1.1M |
| 7019801010 | BATTS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS | $9.3M | 16.18% | $38K |
| 7019809000 | GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES, NESOI | $2.5M | 16.56% | $369K |
| 7019801020 | PIPE COVERINGS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS | $1.1M | 17.18% | $39K |
OTHER INSULATION PRODUCTS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS
BATTS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS
GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES, NESOI
PIPE COVERINGS OF NONWOVEN GLASS FIBERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7019809000 | GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES, NESOI | $13.9M |
| 7019801000 | INSULATION PRODUCTS OF GLASS FIBERS | $13.7M |
GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES, NESOI
148.3K m2
INSULATION PRODUCTS OF GLASS FIBERS
651.1K m2
GLASS ARTICL. FOR CONVEYANCE/PACKING OF GOODS,NESO
HS 701090
TOUGHNED SAFETY GLASS, NOT FOR VEHICULAR USE
HS 700719
OTHER GLASSWARE, NOT LEAD CRYSTAL, NESOI
HS 701399
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS FOR VEHICLES
HS 700910
GLASS MIRRORS, FRAMED, EXC REARVIEW
HS 700992
MULTIPLE-WALLED INSULATING UNITS OF GLASS
HS 700800
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $8.0M | $4.1M | -$3.9M |
| Ohio | $3.1M | $4.5M | +$1.5M |
| Texas | $3.9M | $2.0M | -$2.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.6M | $5.2M | +$3.6M |
| LAREDO, TX | $4.7M | $887K | -$3.8M |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | $3.8M | $1.6M | -$2.2M |