Needle-Punched Glass Fiber Mat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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