Silicone Coated Fiberglass Cloth from Canada
Fiberglass textile fabric (man-made glass fibers) coated with silicone plastic for high-temperature insulation. Classified 5903.90.18.00 under note 9 section XI: coated textile fabrics visible to naked eye, not excluded. Used in aerospace and industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document glass fiber content >50% by weight with lab analysis
• Avoid describing as 'composite' to prevent chapter 39 shift
• Certify for industrial end-use vs retail to support classification