Asbestos Sleeve Guards
Asbestos sleeve guards are protective garments designed to extend sleeve protection for workers in high-heat environments. They are made from fabricated asbestos fibres or mixtures with a basis of asbestos, falling under the tariff item for clothing and clothing accessories of asbestos.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the guards are made of crocidolite asbestos
Crocidolite asbestos has a separate tariff item due to its distinct properties and stricter controls.
If the guards are made of textile fabric coated with asbestos
Chapter 59 excludes coated textile fabrics from Chapter 68, so they would fall under protective clothing of textiles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the guards are clearly described as clothing accessories of asbestos, not as general protective equipment, to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the product does not contain other materials that could shift it to another chapter, such as textiles
• Be aware that asbestos imports may require special permits under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 6812.91.00
Asbestos Arm Guards
Full arm guards made from asbestos fabric for industrial heat protection. These are clothing accessories of asbestos, providing thermal resistance. They are classified under tariff item 6812.91.00 as clothing accessories, not covered by headings 68.11 or 68.13.
Asbestos Firefighter Boots
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Asbestos Firefighter Gloves
Heavy-duty gloves designed for firefighters, made from woven asbestos fabric for high-temperature protection. These are clothing accessories of asbestos, not reinforced for specific machinery use. They fall under tariff item 6812.91.00 as asbestos clothing accessories, excluding goods of headings 68.11 or 68.13.
Asbestos Foundry Worker Jacket
Jacket fabricated from asbestos mixtures for protection in metal foundries against splashes. This is clothing made of asbestos, not covered by exclusions for chapter 94 furniture or chapter 95 toys. It is classified under tariff item 6812.91.00 as asbestos clothing, excluding goods of headings 68.11 or 68.13.
Asbestos Foundry Worker Slippers
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Asbestos Heat Bib for Forging
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