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%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

7019.63.90Same rate: 42%

If not silica-specific (other colored)

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

6813.81Lower: 10% vs 42%

If impregnated with friction materials

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

7019Same rate: 42%

If textile glass fiber mats, not woven

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document color as functional (e.g

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