Carbon Fiber Reinforced Glass Fabric Veil from Japan
A lightweight open woven glass fiber fabric veil, mechanically bonded and reinforced with carbon fibers, used as a surfacing layer in composite laminates. It falls under HTS 7019.65.90.90 as an open woven fabric of glass fibers with width not exceeding 30 cm, classified as 'other' mechanically bonded fabrics. The mechanical bonding distinguishes it from chemically bonded nonwovens.
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 width measurement does not exceed 30 cm and confirm mechanical bonding process via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests proving glass fiber composition; declare exact end-use to prevent misclassification as finished composites