Silicone Coated Glass Fiber Fabric from Germany

Woven glass fiber textile fabric coated with silicone rubber-plastic for high-temperature applications like insulation. Though silicone is rubbery, classified as plastic coating visible and flexible under 5903, not exceeding exclusions. 5903.90.30.90 for other types.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.7%

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

Differentiate silicone as plastic vs rubber via chemical analysis if disputed; reference 5903 plastics scope

Test weight and textile % for potential 5906 overlap if >1500g/m² and >50% textile

Avoid selling as 'set' with plastics to prevent chapter 39 parts classification