7019.69.40.96 - Other (622)

This HTS classification, 7019.69.40.96, encompasses mechanically bonded fabrics of glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles thereof, specifically those that are not colored and do not fall under the more specific weight or filament diameter criteria of its sibling categories. These materials are characterized by their non-woven structure, achieved through mechanical means such as needling or stitching, rather than chemical bonding or other web formation processes. The "Other" designation signifies that these fabrics do not meet the precise specifications of other subcategories within the mechanically bonded fabric group.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7019.69.40.10 covers mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics weighing 185 grams or less per square meter. Similarly, 7019.69.40.21 is reserved for fabrics exceeding 215 grams per square meter with a filament diameter between 7 and 13 microns. Therefore, 7019.69.40.96 is applicable to mechanically bonded glass fiber fabrics that fall outside these specific weight and filament diameter ranges, while still being uncolored and otherwise not fitting into more granular classifications. Examples might include specialized insulation materials or reinforcing fabrics with different weight or fiber characteristics.