E-Glass Mechanically Bonded Nonwoven Fabric
This is a mechanically bonded nonwoven fabric made from E-glass fibers, used primarily in composite reinforcement for automotive parts. It falls under HTS 7019.69.40.96 as it is an uncolored, other mechanically bonded glass fiber fabric not elsewhere specified. The mechanical bonding via needle punching distinguishes it from chemically bonded or woven variants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If colored during manufacturing
Colored mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics are classified separately under 7019.40 to distinguish from natural/uncolored variants.
If silica content <60% without qualifying oxides
Fails glass wool criteria per Chapter Note, shifting to mineral wools and similar products in Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber composition meets glass wool definitions if silica content is borderline to avoid reclassification to 6806
• Provide lab test reports confirming mechanical bonding method and non-colored status during customs entry
• Ensure documentation specifies end-use (e.g
• industrial composites) to prevent misclassification as consumer textile
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