Colored Fiberglass Roofing Mat from Japan
A mechanically bonded non-woven fabric made from colored glass fibers, used as a reinforcement mat in asphalt shingle manufacturing. It falls under HTS 7019.69.90.60 as other colored mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics, excluding specific types like track-bonded mats. The coloring enhances visibility during installation and processing.
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
• Verify mechanical bonding process documentation to distinguish from chemically bonded fabrics under 7019.59
• Provide lab certification for fiber composition and coloring agents to avoid misclassification as uncolored (7019.69.50)
• Ensure invoicing specifies end-use as reinforcement mat to prevent shifts to textile headings if resembling woven fabrics