HS code 7019.90 covers Glass fibre articles (insulation & mesh) — for example fibreglass insulation, glass-fibre mesh. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 10%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Customs duty (10%) | R10,000 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R18,000 |
| Estimated landed cost | R128,000 |
VAT is charged on the Added Tax Value (customs value + 10% upliftment for non-SACU imports + duties). Figures exclude clearing, freight and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. For an exact, all-in figure use the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Where HS 7019.90 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 7019 is “Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 7019.11 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm
- 7019.12 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), rovings
- 7019.13 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), yarns and slivers
- 7019.14 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), mechanically bonded mats
- 7019.15 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chemically bonded mats
- 7019.19 Glass fibres; (including glass wool), threads and mats, other than mechanically or chemically bonded mats
- 7019.61 Glass fibres; mechanically bonded fabrics and closed woven fabrics of rovings
- 7019.62 Glass fibres; non-woven mechanically bonded fabrics and closed fabrics of rovings
- 7019.63 Glass fibres; mechanically bonded fabrics and closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated (other than rovings)
- 7019.64 Glass fibres; closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, coated or laminated, (other than rovings)
- 7019.65 Glass fibres; open woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30cm
- 7019.66 Glass fibres; open woven fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm
- 7019.69 Glass fibres; fabrics n.e.c. in item no. 7019.6
- 7019.71 Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics
- 7019.72 Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics, closed fabrics n.e.c. in heading 7019
- 7019.73 Glass fibres; chemically bonded fabrics, open fabrics n.e.c. in heading 7019
- 7019.80 Glass fibres; glass wool and articles thereof
- 7019.90 Glass fibres; n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 — this page
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 70 →
Watch HS 7019.90 for changes
Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.
Data current as of 2026-08-06. Indicative general (MFN) rate — real duty can differ at 8-digit level, under trade agreements (SADC, EU-EPA) and by Government Gazette. This is guidance, not a tariff determination under s47(9) of the Customs & Excise Act, 1964. Verify against the current SARS Tariff Book.
More codes in Chapter 70 — Glass & glassware
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on glass fibre articles (insulation & mesh) in South Africa?
HS code 7019.90 (Glass fibre articles (insulation & mesh)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 10% in South Africa, plus 15% import VAT charged on the Added Tax Value. Verify the exact rate in the current SARS Tariff Book.
What is the HS code for fibreglass insulation?
The Harmonised System heading for glass fibre articles (insulation & mesh) is 7019.90. South Africa uses an 8-digit tariff line based on this heading — confirm the precise 8-digit code in the SARS Tariff Book before importing.