Silica Filament Woven Fabric for Kiln Insulation from China
High-purity woven fabric made from silica filaments with over 93% silica content, designed for thermal insulation in industrial kilns and furnaces. It falls under HTS 7019.72.40.30 as a chemically bonded, closed, uncolored silica filament fabric used in high-temperature environments. The fabric's structure provides excellent heat resistance up to 1650°C.
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
• Verify silica content certification exceeding 93% via lab analysis reports to confirm classification; ensure documentation distinguishes from lower-purity glass fibers
• Watch for misclassification as generic nonwovens under 5603 if not specified as silica filament