Silicone Coated Glass Fiber Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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