Raw Amosite Asbestos Ore from China
Natural amosite asbestos ore extracted from deposits, consisting primarily of grunerite amphibole mineral in fibrous form. Classified under HTS 2524.90.0010 as amosite, a specific type of asbestos other than crocidolite, in its raw unprocessed state. Used historically in insulation and fireproofing materials before regulatory bans.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with EPA and TSCA regulations as amosite is a banned hazardous substance in most consumer applications; imports typically limited to research or disposal
• Provide geological assay certificates confirming amosite composition to avoid misclassification as other asbestos types
• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling and transport documentation due to known carcinogenic risks