Fiberglass Reinforcement Mesh for Drywall Tape

Open-weave chemically bonded fiberglass mesh under 185 g/m² used as reinforcement in drywall joint tape systems. Provides tensile strength to prevent cracking in wallboard seams, specifically classified under HTS 7019.73.90.10. Standard construction industry product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7019.72Lower: 17% vs 41%

If alkali-resistant coated for cement board use

Chemical treatments creating different material properties can shift classification to woven fabrics.

7019.73Same rate: 41%

If closed structure rather than open mesh

Non-open chemically bonded fabrics have separate subheadings based on weave openness.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If sold as composite panels with gypsum board

When permanently laminated to wallboard backing, becomes composite building material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mesh opening size specifications; provide construction end-use documentation; ensure no alkali-resistant coating that might change material classification

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