High-Purity Silica Fabric for Furnace Curtains from Mexico
Uncolored, closed-weave silica filament fabric (>93% silica) used for protective curtains in high-temperature furnaces. Classified under HTS 7019.72.40.30 due to its chemically bonded structure and exceptional thermal stability. Ideal for aerospace and metallurgy applications requiring non-combustible barriers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer specs confirming filament composition and weave type (closed fabric); declare as non-apparel to avoid textile chapter confusion
• Common pitfall: undervaluation based on weight rather than thermal performance specs