Needle-Punched Glass Fiber Mat from Germany
Needle-punched mats are produced by mechanically interlocking chopped glass fibers through repeated needle punching, creating a stable non-woven structure. HTS 7019.14.00.00 covers these mechanically bonded mats of glass fibers, used in roofing felts and geotextiles. They differ from stitch-bonded or resin-bound variants.
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
• Provide production process documentation proving mechanical (not chemical) bonding for correct subheading
• Comply with TSCA certification for glass fiber imports over certain sizes
• Avoid classifying wide mats (>1.2m) incorrectly; measure and declare dimensions accurately