Silicone Coated Fiberglass Cloth from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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