Chemically Bonded Fiberglass Roofing Mat from Germany
A non-woven, chemically bonded fabric made from colorless glass fibers, designed for use as a reinforcement mat in asphalt shingle roofing. It falls under HTS 7019.72.40.60 as 'other' closed chemically bonded glass fiber fabrics that are not colored. This classification applies to mats with a closed structure formed by chemical binders rather than weaving or needling.
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 the chemical binder composition and fiber content to confirm classification under chemically bonded mats; provide lab test reports for silica content if challenged
• Ensure documentation distinguishes it from chopped strand mats or needled felts
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as textile nonwovens under Chapter 59