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
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
• 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