Asbestos Welding Apron
An asbestos welding apron is a protective apron woven from asbestos fibres, designed for welders exposed to sparks and intense heat. It falls under tariff item 6812.91.00 as clothing of asbestos, distinct from basic asbestos yarn or machinery gaskets.
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 apron contains crocidolite asbestos
Crocidolite asbestos is classified separately due to its specific characteristics.
If the apron is made of textile fabric coated with asbestos
Coated textile fabrics are excluded from Chapter 68 and fall under Chapter 62.
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
• Classify the apron as clothing of asbestos, not as a protective garment of another material
• Verify that the apron is not reinforced with materials like leather or metal, which could change its classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian asbestos import regulations, which may require permits
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
Protective boots for firefighters constructed from woven asbestos fabric and fiber mixtures, providing flame resistance. These are footwear articles made of asbestos or asbestos-based mixtures, not reinforced for machinery use. They fall under tariff item 6812.91.00 as asbestos footwear, excluding goods of headings 68.11 or 68.13.
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
Lightweight slippers made of asbestos-magnesium carbonate mixtures for foundry workers handling hot molds. These are footwear articles made from asbestos-based mixtures, providing thermal insulation. They are classified under tariff item 6812.91.00 as asbestos footwear, not covered by headings 68.11 or 68.13.
Asbestos Heat Bib for Forging
Bib for metal forging protection made from asbestos fabric. This is a clothing accessory of asbestos, providing heat resistance. It falls under tariff item 6812.91.00 as asbestos clothing, not covered by headings 68.11 or 68.13.