Crocidolite Asbestos (Blue Asbestos) from Germany
Crocidolite, known as blue asbestos, is a rare amphibole mineral with high tensile strength and heat resistance, mined primarily in South Africa and Australia. It falls under HTS 2524.90.00.60 as 'other' asbestos types beyond the statistical breakout for unworked chrysotile. Historically used in high-performance insulation despite health risks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide geological origin certification as crocidolite imports face strict international health and safety scrutiny
• Ensure shipment manifests clearly distinguish amphibole from serpentine asbestos types for proper HTS breakout
• Check country-specific bans; crocidolite is prohibited in many markets due to extreme carcinogenicity