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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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