High-Silica Glass Plain Weave Fabric for Heat Shields from Japan
Mechanically bonded plain weave fabric of uncolored high-silica glass fibers for thermal protection in industrial heat shields. Classified HTS 7019.63.40.60 as other non-coated, non-colored closed woven glass fiber fabrics. Withstands extreme temperatures in furnace linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• SiO2 content documentation essential for high-silica claims; relates to Chapter 70 fused silica inclusion
• Confirm no reflective/absorbent layers per Chapter 70 notes to avoid 7005 classification