Fiberglass Pipe Cover Sleeve from Germany
Cylindrical fiberglass sleeve made from glass wool for insulating steam pipes in industrial settings, featuring a vapor barrier liner. Classified under HTS 7019.80.10.20 for its role as pipe covering insulation product derived from glass wool. Complies with fused silica inclusion in glass definitions.
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
• Provide lab certification for alkaline oxide content if silica is under 60% to meet glass wool specs
• Label clearly as 'pipe insulation' to avoid bulk product confusion
• Watch for customs reclassification if density suggests non-insulation use