Plain Weave E-Glass Fabric for Wind Turbine Blades from Japan
This mechanically bonded, closed weave plain weave fabric made from uncolored E-glass yarns is used in composite laminates for wind turbine blade manufacturing. It falls under HTS 7019.63.40.60 as a non-coated, non-laminated glass fiber fabric of plain weave with uncolored yarns, not specifically for electrical insulation. The fabric provides reinforcement without coloring or additional treatments.
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
• Verify yarn composition meets E-glass specifications and confirm plain weave structure through lab testing to avoid misclassification
• Provide manufacturer specs showing no coating, lamination, or coloring; retain certificates of analysis for CBP review