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High-Temp Silica Fabric for Kiln Seals from Germany

Woven from continuous filaments with silica content >93%, this colored chemically bonded fabric is specified under HTS 7019.72.90.30. It serves as durable seals for industrial kilns, resisting thermal shock and chemical exposure. The closed fabric structure prevents fiber shedding in high-heat environments.

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

• Submit kiln end-use affidavits if requested; test for chemical bonding per Chapter notes; avoid misdeclaring as generic textile to prevent penalties