Sourcing glass fibre and glass wool from China
Glass fibres and articles from China pay 4% to 7% UK duty: chopped strands and rovings 7%, yarn and open mesh or plain-weave fabrics 6%, other woven fabrics 4%, glass wool boards 4% and other glass wool 6%, with no anti-dumping duty. Glass wool sold as building insulation is a construction product with a declaration of performance. Cambridge China Bridge sources them.
Glass fibre chopped strands, rovings, yarn, mats, mesh and woven fabrics pay 4% to 7% UK duty from China; glass wool 4% to 6%. Insulation rules explained.
Duty by form
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, the rates below applied to heading 7019 goods of Chinese origin, with no anti-dumping measure. Several fabric lines are split for consignments from other countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Morocco and Türkiye; goods shipped from China use the other lines.
Confirm the commodity code from the form, weave and coating.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped strands, up to 50 mm | 7019 11 00 00 | 7% | None |
| Rovings, other | 7019 12 00 39 | 7% | None |
| Yarn and slivers, other | 7019 13 00 94 | 6% | None |
| Open mesh fabrics, other | 7019 61 00 85 | 6% | None |
| Closed woven fabrics of rovings, other | 7019 62 10 85 | 4% | None |
| Plain-weave fabrics of yarns, other | 7019 63 00 85 | 6% | None |
| Glass wool boards and mattresses, other | 7019 80 10 90 | 4% | None |
Insulation and construction
Glass wool sold as thermal or acoustic insulation for buildings is a construction product under the retained Construction Products Regulation where a designated standard applies, needing a declaration of performance and UKCA or CE marking, with a reaction to fire class. Fibreglass mesh for render systems is usually sold as part of a tested system, so ask which system certificate covers it.
Composites and handling
For composite reinforcement, specify glass type (E-glass or other), tex, sizing compatible with your resin, and fabric weight. Fibres irritate skin, so ask for the safety data sheet and handling advice, and a UK REACH statement on sizings and coatings.
Inspection
At inspection, check roll weight, width, tex, moisture and packaging against damp.
Cambridge China Bridge sources glass fibre rovings, fabrics, mesh and insulation, with specifications and construction product evidence settled before the order. See how our sourcing service works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on fibreglass from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, chopped strands and rovings carried 7%, yarn and most fabrics 6% or 4%, and glass wool 4% or 6% from China.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chinese glass fibre?
Not on goods of Chinese origin on 25 September 2026; some fabric lines are split for consignments from other countries.
Does glass wool insulation need UKCA marking?
Where a designated standard applies it is a construction product needing a declaration of performance and UKCA or CE marking.
What should a roving order specify?
Glass type, tex, sizing compatible with your resin, and packaging.