Plain Weave Fiberglass Insect Screen Fabric from Germany

This is an open weave, plain weave fiberglass fabric made from uncolored filaments under 136 tex, weighing less than 250 g/m², with a width over 30 cm, used primarily for window insect screens. It falls under HTS 7019.66.40.96 as a mechanically bonded, non-colored open woven glass fiber fabric meeting the exact specifications for plain weave and weight. The mechanical bonding refers to the weaving process that holds the filaments together without chemical binders.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify filament tex measurement (≤136 tex per single yarn) and exact weight (<250 g/m²) via lab testing to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to higher-duty subheadings

Provide mill certificates confirming uncolored status and mechanical bonding (weaving only, no resins) along with commercial invoices for CBP review

Ensure fabric width >30 cm is documented; common pitfall is misdeclaring as narrower tape, leading to audits and penalties

Plain Weave Fiberglass Insect Screen Fabric from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7019.66.40.96