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Industrial Silica Fabric for Expansion Joints

Plain weave, colored, mechanically bonded fabric of >93% silica filaments under HTS 7019.63.90.30, providing flexible seals in expansion joints for boilers and ducts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+37.5%44.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7019.63.90Same rate: 44.5%

If not silica-specific (other colored)

Non-silica >93% colored fabrics under .90.15; silica purity defines .30.

6813.81Lower: 12.5% vs 44.5%

If impregnated with friction materials

Friction-impregnated glass fabrics for brakes classify in Chapter 68 as friction materials.

7019Same rate: 44.5%

If textile glass fiber mats, not woven

Non-woven mats revert to 7019.31, excluding closed woven fabrics.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document color as functional (e.g

• heat degradation indicator); ensure no metal threading to avoid composite classification; batch-test silica purity