Anthophyllite Asbestos Fiber from China
Anthophyllite is a less common amphibole asbestos mineral with moderate heat resistance, typically extracted as byproduct from talc deposits. It qualifies under HTS 2524.90.00.60 for other raw asbestos not statistically tracked separately. Applications include low-grade fillers and specialty refractories.
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
• Document mining origin; anthophyllite often co-occurs with talc requiring separation proof for Chapter 25 status
• Label packages with UN 2212 hazardous material designation per DOT/IMDG regulations
• Budget for specialized sampling; customs may require microscopic fiber identification