Narrow Nonwoven Glass Fiber Gasketing Material from Japan
Chemically bonded glass fiber fabric, width ≤30 cm, cut for use as gaskets in industrial sealing applications. Falls under HTS 7019.72.15.00 as other closed chemically bonded glass fiber fabrics, retaining 7019 classification per chapter note even as articles. Not considered worked glass pre-annealing per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document chemical bonding process to distinguish from needle-punched felts; include width certifications on commercial invoice; check for set imports with metals that could trigger Chapter 73