S-Glass Mechanical Bonded Mat from Germany
A lightweight S-glass fiber mat, mechanically needled at 150 g/m², applied in aerospace composites and marine reinforcements. Classified under HTS 7019.69.40.10 for its uncolored, nonwoven, mechanically bonded structure weighing ≤185 g/m². It remains in heading 7019 per chapter notes, even with article-like characteristics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs confirming mechanical needling (not thermal/chemical) and exact areal weight to prevent reclassification
• Label as 'not for apparel/textiles' to avoid scrutiny under Chapter 59 if perceived as textile substitute
• Check for any pre-annealing processes per Chapter Note (a); such glass remains unworked if before annealing