Fiberglass Sleeve Repair Fabric from Japan
Plain weave fiberglass fabric strip ≤185 g/m², ≤30 cm wide for pipe and structural repairs in industrial settings. Mechanically bonded, uncoated, classified in HTS 7019.63.1510 for narrow closed woven glass fiber fabrics. Used for creating durable sleeves in plumbing and construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as repair fabric but classify based on form, not use, per GRI rules
• Ensure no pre-applied resins, as resin-impregnated shifts to composite articles in 7019.90
• Batch test for weight uniformity to prevent disputes over 185 g/m² limit