Industrial Silica Filament Cloth for Expansion Joints from Germany
Chemically bonded, uncolored silica filament fabric (>93% SiO2) for high-temperature expansion joints in piping systems. Falls under HTS 7019.72.40.30 as other closed fabrics of ultra-high purity silica filaments. Withstands thermal cycling in petrochemical plants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify pressure/temperature ratings with silica analysis; use specific invoice descriptions avoiding 'glass cloth' ambiguity
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for raw yarn under 7019.11