Thermal Shield Silica Textile from China
Plain weave silica filament textile (>93% silica) for thermal shielding in rocket engines. Falls under HTS 7019.63.40.30 as non-colored, non-laminated mechanically bonded fabric. Meets fused silica definition throughout schedule.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.8%
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
• Classify based on filament composition not end-use; maintain chain-of-custody for silica purity docs; common error is confusing with aramid fabrics in Chapter 54