Crocidolite Asbestos Fiber Bundles from Japan
Bundles of separated crocidolite asbestos fibers extracted from ore, maintaining natural blue coloration and fibrous structure suitable for industrial applications. Falls under HTS 2524.10.00.00 as unprocessed crocidolite asbestos per Chapter 25 definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting crocidolite's carcinogenicity for customs clearance
• Use proper UN-approved packaging for hazardous material transport
• Check destination country prohibitions—crocidolite banned in EU, Australia, and many others