Dyed Silica Filament Expansion Joint Fabric from Japan
A colored, chemically bonded closed fabric of high-purity silica filaments (>93% SiO2), classified in HTS 7019.72.90.30. Used in expansion joints for pipes and ducts in power plants, it accommodates thermal movement while maintaining insulation. Its high silica content ensures long-term stability at elevated temperatures.
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
• Document compliance with ASTM standards for high-silica textiles; declare as 'silica filament' specifically; monitor for country-specific safeguard measures