High-Temperature Glass Wool Pipe Cover from Germany
High-density glass wool cover for pipes in boiler rooms, rated up to 1000°F with aluminum foil facing. Classified in HTS 7019.80.10.20 for pipe insulation articles of glass wool meeting fused silica definitions. Coatings are microscopically thin per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document temperature ratings and chemical composition for high-temp claims
• Ensure facing reflectivity complies with non-reflecting layer note
• Pitfall: undervaluation due to lightweight wool density