S-Glass Needleloom Bonded Nonwoven Fabric from China
High-strength S-glass fiber nonwoven fabric mechanically bonded via needleloom for aerospace composites. Falls under 7019.69.40.96 as uncolored, mechanically bonded glass fiber fabric not otherwise specified. Superior tensile properties distinguish S-glass from standard E-glass.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide tensile strength test data to justify S-glass classification over commodity E-glass
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for roll shipments to avoid fumigation delays
• Watch for ITC exclusion requests affecting duty rates on high-performance fibers