Glass Wool Pipe Wrap Insulation from Japan
Flexible blanket-style glass wool wrap tailored for covering pipes up to 12-inch diameter in plumbing applications. HTS 7019.80.10.20 applies as it is an article of glass wool designed explicitly for pipe insulation. Annealing processes do not affect 'worked' status per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include installation guides showing pipe-specific use to support classification
• Test for non-reflecting layers if coated, per Chapter note (c)
• Pitfall: shipping in bulk rolls misclassified as 7019.40 products