Continuous Filament Roving for Pump Packing from Germany
Continuous filament glass roving serves as primary packing in industrial pumps, offering compression and chemical resistance. HTS 7019.12.00.40 covers this as rovings explicitly for industrial packing, retaining heading 7019 character per note even if article-like. Cutting to shape doesn't affect classification per note (b).
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
• Submit pump manufacturer compatibility specs; use ISF filings early for time-sensitive industrial parts; avoid mixing lots with textile rovings in same shipment