Thermal Shield Silica Textile from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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