Open Weave Glass Fiber Lighting Diffuser Fabric from Japan
Plain weave, uncolored fiberglass fabric for diffusing light in commercial fixtures, filaments ≤136 tex, weight <250 g/m², width >30 cm. Fits HTS 7019.66.40.96 precisely as a mechanically bonded open woven glass fiber product, not colored, used in translucent panels. Allows even light distribution while maintaining durability.
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 spectral analysis proving no coloring agents; white pigments can disqualify 'not colored' status
• Specify end-use in documentation but avoid functional claims that might push to Chapter 94 (lighting fittings)
• Check for openness factor >30% to confirm 'open woven' vs. tight weaves in other subheadings