Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets from Japan
Large flat sheets of asbestos-cement used for partitions, cladding, and flooring underlayment in construction projects. Made by the Hatschek process combining asbestos fibers and cement on a cylinder mold. HTS 6811.40.00.00 covers these asbestos-containing fiber-cement articles explicitly.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use NIOSH-approved documentation for worker safety data sheets in import entries
• Break bulk shipments into smaller lots to manage inspection delays at ports
• Verify origin certificates as some asbestos mines face international sanctions