Chrysotile Asbestos Short Fiber Grade from China
Short-fiber chrysotile asbestos graded for reinforcement in friction materials, under HTS 2524.90.0055 as 'other' non-crude chrysotile. These fibers are separated and lightly processed but remain raw mineral. Falls under Chapter 25 as natural asbestos excluding chapter exclusions.
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
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing fiber length and asbestos content for customs
• Check country-specific bans; many nations prohibit chrysotile imports post-Stockholm Convention
• Label shipments clearly as hazardous material per IMDG/IMDG codes for ocean transport