S-Glass Needleloom Bonded Nonwoven Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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