Silica Filament Fabric for Foundry Molds from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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