Owens Corning R-19 Fiberglass Batt Insulation from China
This is a batt-style glass wool insulation product with an R-value of 19, designed for thermal and acoustic insulation in residential walls and attics. It falls under HTS 7019.80.10 as it is a mineral wool product with high silica content meeting the Chapter 70 definition for glass wool used specifically as an insulation product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify silica (SiO2) content exceeds 60% or meets alkaline/boric oxide thresholds per Chapter 70 notes to confirm glass wool classification
• Provide lab test reports on fiber composition during customs entry to avoid reclassification to heading 6806
• Ensure packaging labels specify R-value and intended use as insulation to support HTS 7019.80.10 applicability