Silica-Based Fire Blanket Fabric from Japan
High-silica (>93%) filament woven fabric for manufacturing fire blankets in industrial safety applications. HTS 7019.72.40.30 covers this uncolored, chemically bonded closed fabric due to its filament composition and purity. Provides superior fire resistance over standard glass fibers.
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
• Test for flame resistance certification (ASTM standards) supporting silica claims; separate from apparel textiles
• Common error: classifying finished blankets under 6304 instead of component fabric