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
18%
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
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