Industrial Silica Filament Cloth for Expansion Joints from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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