Asbestos-Cement Sewer Pipes from Japan
Bell-and-spigot joint pipes of asbestos-cement for underground sanitary sewer lines, resistant to soil acids. Centrifugally cast with asbestos reinforcement for crack resistance. HTS 6811.40.00.00 for asbestos-containing pipes per Chapter 68 fiber-cement definitions.
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
• Submit hydraulic test reports proving pressure integrity for customs valuation
• Use specialized containers to prevent fiber release during ocean transport
• Beware of misdeclaration as non-asbestos to evade bans—penalties are severe