Crocidolite Asbestos Firefighter Overshoes

Overshoes made of crocidolite asbestos for firefighters, worn over standard boots for molten metal splash protection. HTS 6812.80.10.00 applies as crocidolite-based footwear articles, reinforced for industrial safety use. Excludes Chapter 94 furniture or Chapter 95 toys per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6812.99Lower: 10% vs 43.3%

If from other asbestos or mixtures

Non-crocidolite asbestos footwear goes to the broader 'other' subheading.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 43.3%

If men's or boys' non-asbestos protective overshoes

Impregnated textile protective footwear without asbestos basis falls in Chapter 62.

6813.81.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If in asbestos paper form

Friction materials or paper-based asbestos articles are under heading 6813.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify as PPE with NFPA standards; importers often overlook fire safety labeling requirements

β€’ Declare exact asbestos percentage to comply with TSCA inventory rules

β€’ Use specialized hazmat shipping to prevent exposure risks during transit