PPG CHOPFLEX Chopped Strands 9mm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Trademarked product requires OEM spec sheets for authenticity
• Hydration level monitoring during ocean freight
• FOB terms clear on fiber-only vs compounded