Stitch-Bonded E-Glass Mat from Japan
Stitch-bonded mats secure layers of chopped glass fibers using mechanical stitching with polyester yarn, forming a flexible reinforcement sheet. Under HTS 7019.14.00.00 as mechanically bonded mats thereof, used in wind energy blades and boatbuilding. The stitching provides integrity without resins.
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
• Declare stitching yarn material separately if over de minimis to avoid set classification issues
• Use ISF filings early for roll shipments to prevent holds