Glass fibres; non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles)

HS v2017 Code: 701932

About glass fibres; non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles)

HS code 701932 covers a range of glass fiber products, including non-woven materials and thin sheets known as 'voiles'. These materials have a wide variety of applications across numerous industries, from construction and insulation to textiles and composites. As a key component in many high-performance products, the glass fiber industry plays a vital role in the global economy, supporting innovation and enabling the development of advanced technologies.

Production process

The production of glass fiber products under HS code 701932 typically involves a multi-step process. First, molten glass is extruded through small orifices to create continuous filaments. These filaments are then gathered and either woven into a fabric or laid in a random, non-woven pattern. For non-woven products, the filaments may be further processed using techniques such as needle-punching or thermal bonding to create the desired thin, sheet-like structure.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of glass fiber products under HS code 701932 include high-purity glass raw materials, such as silica sand, alumina, and various mineral additives. Specialized machinery, such as glass melting furnaces, fiber-forming equipment, and textile processing machines, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining the complex production equipment.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the glass fiber industry covered by HS code 701932 are non-woven fabrics and thin, sheet-like materials. These products find applications in a wide range of industries, including 701939 Glass fibres; other articles, 680610 Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools, and 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. The versatility of glass fiber materials makes them an essential component in the production of insulation, filtration media, reinforced composites, and various textile applications.

Revisions to 701932

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 701932. The most recent 1 version of this code (701932) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 701932 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for glass fibres; non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, woven fabrics)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701932'>701932: Glass fibres; non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701911'>701911: Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701912'>701912: Glass fibres; (including glass wool), rovings</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701919'>701919: Glass fibres; (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701931'>701931: Glass fibres; non-woven products, mats</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701939'>701939: Glass fibres; webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701940'>701940: Glass fibres; woven fabrics of rovings</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701951'>701951: Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), of a width not exceeding 30cm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701952'>701952: Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), of a width exceeding 30cm, plain weave, weighing less than 250g/m2, of filaments measuring per single yarn not more than 136 tex</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701959'>701959: Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701990'>701990: Glass fibres; n.e.c. in heading no. 7019</a>"]

    

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