Violet Glass Fiber Gasket Backing Material from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
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
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)
Import Tips
• High-temperature resistance certs for automotive/industrial validation
• Uncoated backing stays in 7019; rubber-coated becomes Chapter 40
• Specify mechanical bond; adhesive types risk other headings