Milled Chrysotile Asbestos Powder
Milled chrysotile asbestos reduced to powder form for filler applications, classified in HTS 2524.90.0055 as other chrysotile. Milling separates fibers without fabricating into articles. Remains in Chapter 25 as unworked natural mineral product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If insufficiently processed from crude
Minimally separated crude remains in crude category regardless of form.
If mixed into friction material compositions
Asbestos in brake linings or clutch materials classified as fabricated articles.
If containing micaceous impurities
Mineral mixtures with significant micaceous iron oxide fall under heading 2530.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document milling process to prove it doesn't constitute 'working' under Note 2 to Chapter 25
• Ensure dust-tight packaging to prevent airborne contamination during transit
• Consult CBP rulings for powder vs fiber distinctions to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2524.90.00.55
Raw Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber
Raw chrysotile asbestos fibers extracted from serpentine rock deposits, classified under HTS 2524.90.0055 as 'other' chrysotile asbestos not in crude form. These white, fibrous minerals are used primarily in industrial applications despite health regulations. The classification fits Chapter 25 for natural mineral products excluding exclusions like processed sulfur.
Chrysotile Asbestos Short Fiber Grade
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.
Chrysotile Asbestos Flakes for Gaskets
Flake-form chrysotile asbestos prepared for gasket production, under HTS 2524.90.0055 as other non-crude. Flakes are split but not shaped into final products. Chapter 25 classification for raw asbestos excluding medicaments or fabricated items.
Grade 7 Chrysotile Asbestos Spinning Fiber
Grade 7 chrysotile asbestos fibers suitable for spinning into yarn, HTS 2524.90.0055 as other chrysotile asbestos. Long fibers selected for textile processing but remain raw. Natural mineral status keeps it in asbestos heading.