Unmilled Chrysotile Asbestos Rough from China
Rough, crude chrysotile asbestos material as mined, consisting of ore lumps with intact fiber veins not separated or carded. HTS 2524.90.00.30 covers this unprocessed form before milling into commercial fibers for reinforcement uses. Typical moisture content and rock matrix distinguish it from processed grades.
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
• Document chain of custody from mine to ensure no intermediate processing occurred
• Adhere to international asbestos trade restrictions; check CITES-like prohibitions in destination countries