Fiberglass Incandescent Gas Mantle from China
Tubular knitted fiberglass fabric formed into mantles for gas lanterns, impregnated with rare earth salts for incandescence. Classified under HTS 5908.00.00.00 as incandescent gas mantles. The impregnation enhances glow without changing fabric classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document impregnation chemicals to prove compliance with non-plastic coating rules; test weight if over 1500g/m² for potential 5906 overlap
• Label as 'gas mantle' to avoid misclassification as general knit fabric