Narrow Glass Fiber Nonwoven Insulation Tape from Japan
A chemically bonded glass fiber fabric tape, width not over 30 cm, designed for electrical insulation in wiring harnesses and motors. Classified in HTS 7019.72.15.00 due to its closed nonwoven structure from glass fibers bonded chemically, excluding wider or woven variants. It retains heading 7019 character per chapter notes regardless of article form.
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
• Include lab reports confirming chemical bonding and glass fiber composition; measure exact width on invoice to match subheading; watch for reclassification if cut post-import as it doesn't affect sheet classification per notes