E-Glass Closed Woven Roving Fabric 450 gsm from Japan
A medium-weight closed woven fabric from E-glass rovings, uncolored, used primarily for hand lay-up in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) applications like automotive parts. Classified under HTS 7019.61.40.60 for its mechanical bonding and closed weave of uncolored rovings. Provides excellent wet-out properties with 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
• Include supplier certification of E-glass composition (silica >60%) to support Chapter 70 classification
• Document areal weight and roving count to prevent confusion with lighter woven fabrics under 7019.59
• Check for sizing residues that might be mistaken for coloring; provide lab analysis if challenged