Chrysotile Asbestos-Bearing Serpentine Rock from China
Natural serpentine rock formations containing embedded chrysotile asbestos fibers in crude, unseparated state from mining operations. Falls under HTS 2524.90.00.30 as crude chrysotile asbestos, distinguished by lack of fiber liberation or processing. Sourced from deposits in regions like Quebec or Russia for industrial fiber production.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include geological assay reports confirming chrysotile content below fiber liberation thresholds
• Prepare for port inspections due to asbestos hazards; ensure proper labeling and MSDS sheets
• Watch for reclassification if rock shows evidence of pre-shipment crushing beyond crude form