S-Glass Chopped Strand Mat from Japan
S-Glass chopped strand mat is a non-woven fabric made from chopped S-glass fibers (high-strength silica-alumina glass) bonded with binder, used for hand lay-up in marine composites. Classified under HTS 7019.19.91.00 as 'other' mats of glass fibers. It provides isotropic reinforcement in laminates.
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
• Include mat weight per square meter and binder content in invoices; test for S-glass composition to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is confusing with continuous filament mats