S-Glass Roving for Valve Stem Packing from Japan
S-glass roving, known for superior strength, is used as compressible packing around valve stems in chemical processing plants to prevent leaks. It qualifies for HTS 7019.12.00.40 due to its role as an industrial packing material in the form of rovings, not yet worked into final articles per heading 7006 note. The fused silica content aligns with the broad 'glass' definition in the tariff schedule.
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
• Test for S-glass tensile strength documentation to support classification; declare exact diameter and twist count to match statistical reporting; pitfall: confusing with chopped strands which fall under 7019.13