AR-Glass Woven Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement from Japan
Alkali-resistant (AR) glass woven fabric used in cement boards and shotcrete reinforcement. Falls under HTS 7019.90.11.00 as woven glass fibers for construction composites. Resists degradation in high-alkali concrete environments.
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
• Certify alkali resistance per standards like ASTM to differentiate from standard glass
• Obtain advance rulings for construction-specific uses to avoid reclassification