PPG CHOPFLEX Chopped Strands 9mm from Germany
PPG CHOPFLEX engineered chopped strands of 9mm for BMC/SMC sheet molding compounds in automotive parts. Falls under HTS 7019.11.00.00 for ≤50mm length, sized for thermosets. Key for structural panels and bumpers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Trademarked product requires OEM spec sheets for authenticity
• Hydration level monitoring during ocean freight
• FOB terms clear on fiber-only vs compounded