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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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