Silica Filament Fabric for Foundry Molds from China
Chemically bonded closed-weave fabric (>93% silica content) lining foundry molds and ladles for molten metal containment. HTS 7019.72.40.30 designation reflects its uncolored, high-purity filament structure. Essential for steel and aluminum casting operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document end-use in foundries with purchase orders; ensure no metallic coatings triggering Chapter 71
• Pitfall: size-based narrow fabric classification if rolls exceed specs