Fiberglass Veil Mat 40g/m² from Germany
A thin, non-woven sheet of chemically bonded continuous glass fibers weighing 40 grams per square meter, used primarily as a surface veil in composite manufacturing. It falls under HTS 7019.71.00.00 as a chemically bonded glass fiber veil (thin sheet) for reinforcement in laminates. The lightweight, translucent mat provides a smooth finish and protects against resin degradation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical bonding process documentation to distinguish from mechanically bonded mats; ensure silica content meets glass fiber definitions per Chapter 70 notes
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as woven fabric—veils are non-woven thin sheets