Non-Colored Fiberglass Tissue Mat for Insulation from Japan
A chemically bonded closed fabric made from fine colorless glass fibers, used as a facing or tissue layer in thermal insulation products. Falls under HTS 7019.72.40.60 as other non-colored closed chemically bonded glass fiber fabrics. The chemical binder creates a uniform closed surface ideal for lamination.
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
• Test for basis weight and pore structure to differentiate from glass wool under 7019.10
• Ensure no metal coatings that might invoke 7007 provisions
• Pitfall: retail-packaged insulation shifts to GRI 3 sets rules