Dyed Fiberglass Scrim Fabric for Wall Coverings from Japan
Open plain weave fabric from colored glass fiber filaments ≤136 tex, >30 cm wide, <250 g/m², mechanically bonded, used as scrim backing for wallpaper or wall coverings. The dye provides decorative tinting. HTS 7019.66.90 applies for its colored, lightweight open weave characteristics.
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
• Ensure documentation shows no absorbent/reflecting layers per Chapter 70 notes, avoiding reclassification
• Test for mechanical bonding vs. chemical; include weave diagrams confirming plain weave and openness
• Label rolls with exact width, weight, and tex to facilitate Customs verification