Glass Fiber Plain Weave Drainage Geotextile from Mexico
Lightweight plain weave open fabric of uncolored glass filaments ≤136 tex for soil drainage in civil engineering, <250 g/m², >30 cm wide. HTS 7019.66.40.96 covers this mechanically bonded non-colored woven glass fiber product per chapter notes on glass articles. Facilitates water flow while separating aggregates.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Geotextile certification for permeability supports but classify by fiber/weave; avoid Chapter 56 claims
• Ensure no bituminous coating; coated versions go to 5907.00
• Batch testing for filament uniformity prevents disputes over tex limits