Colored Chemically Bonded Fiberglass Roofing Mat from China
A non-woven fabric made from colored glass fibers chemically bonded together, used as reinforcement in asphalt shingles and roofing membranes. It falls under HTS 7019.72.90 as other colored chemically bonded closed glass fiber fabrics, distinct from uncolored or open weave types. The chemical bonding process creates a closed structure suitable for composite reinforcement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify chemical bonding process documentation to distinguish from mechanically bonded mats; ensure color additives comply with environmental regs; test fiber composition to avoid misclassification as mineral wool