Silicone Coated Fiberglass Cloth
Woven fiberglass textile fabric coated with silicone rubber for high-temperature insulation in industrial applications. The coating is visible and provides heat/flame resistance while maintaining textile as essential character. Classified in 5907.00.80.90 as other coated fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the silicone qualifies as rubber coating
Rubberized fabrics including silicone rubber go to 5906 regardless of weight if textile predominant.
If considered woven fiberglass fabric without substantial coating
Plain glass fiber woven fabrics classify in chapter 70 if coating is insignificant.
If for cellular plastic/rubber coated where textile reinforces
Excluded from chapter 59 if textile merely reinforces plastic/rubber sheets (chapter 39/40).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit weight per m² documentation; if >1500 g/m², prove >50% textile content to avoid chapter 39
• Certify silicone as non-rubberized per 5906 notes to stay in 5907
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