Colored Fiberglass Nonwoven Insulation Mat
A lightweight mechanically bonded nonwoven fabric made from colored glass fibers, weighing 150 grams per square meter, used for thermal and acoustic insulation in appliances. It falls under HTS 7019.69.90.10 as a colored glass fiber fabric under 185 g/m², distinct from woven fabrics or yarn. This classification applies per Chapter 70 notes for glass fiber articles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If woven rather than mechanically bonded
Woven glass fiber fabrics, even if colored and lightweight, are classified separately under 7019.40, not nonwoven mechanically bonded types.
If silica content <60% without specified alkaline/boric oxides
Chapter notes exclude non-compliant mineral wools from 7019, directing them to 6806 as other mineral wools or mixtures.
If uncolored (natural glass fiber)
Uncolored mechanically bonded fabrics fall under 7019.61, while coloring specifies the 7019.69 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weight per square meter via lab testing to confirm ≤185 g/m² for this subheading; exceeding it shifts to other 7019 categories
• Provide mill certificates showing mechanical bonding (not chemical) and coloring process to avoid misclassification as woven fabrics in 7019.40
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from glass wool per Chapter Note definitions to prevent reclassification to 6806 for non-compliant mineral wools
Related Products under HTS 7019.69.90.10
Orange Glass Fiber Medical Wipe Fabric
Lightweight (110 g/m²) orange-colored mechanically bonded nonwoven glass fibers for sterile medical wipes and dressings. Under HTS 7019.69.90.10 for colored ≤185 g/m² glass fiber fabrics. Article status retained per heading 7019 note.
Black-Dyed Fiberglass Speaker Grille Cloth
Mechanically bonded black nonwoven glass fiber fabric (155 g/m²) for audio speaker protective grilles, allowing sound passage. HTS 7019.69.90.10 covers this colored lightweight variant. Not woven, per fabric distinction.
Violet Glass Fiber Gasket Backing Material
Thin violet-colored nonwoven mechanically bonded glass fibers (145 g/m²) as backing for high-temp gaskets in engines. Classed in HTS 7019.69.90.10 for lightweight colored fabrics. Chapter notes uphold glass fiber article classification.
Pink-Tinted Glass Fiber Battery Separator Mat
A thin, colored nonwoven glass fiber mat weighing 120 g/m², mechanically bonded for use as separators in lead-acid batteries to prevent short circuits. Classified in HTS 7019.69.90.10 due to its colored, lightweight nonwoven structure from glass fibers. It retains article character per Chapter notes for heading 7019.
Blue-Dyed Fiberglass Roofing Underlayment Fabric
Mechanically bonded, blue-colored nonwoven glass fiber fabric at 170 g/m² used as secondary barrier in roofing systems for moisture resistance. It qualifies for HTS 7019.69.90.10 as 'other' colored, lightweight glass fiber fabrics per the hierarchy. Not considered worked beyond permitted processes in Chapter notes.
Green Glass Fiber Air Filtration Media
Lightweight (140 g/m²) colored nonwoven mechanically bonded glass fibers designed for HVAC air filters to capture particulates. Falls under HTS 7019.69.90.10 as other colored glass fiber fabrics ≤185 g/m². Chapter notes confirm inclusion as glass fiber articles.