Fiberglass Veil Mat 40g/m² from Japan
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 — 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 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