Refractory Fiber Gas Lantern Mantle

Knitted mantle from high-temp bast fibers impregnated for camping gas lanterns. HTS 5908.00.00.00 for incandescent gas mantles. Withstands 1700°C for bright light.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5906.91Lower: 12.7% vs 38.4%

If rubber-coated for flexible non-incandescent use

Rubberized textiles in 5906; incandescence specifies 5908.

5705.00.20Lower: 38.3% vs 38.4%

If knitted into carpet/rug form factor

Chapter 57 for floor coverings; mantle form keeps it 5908.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include safety data sheets for impregnants; verify tubular knit structure

Avoid 6815 if ceramic-bonded

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