S-Glass Mechanical Bonded Mat from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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