Crocidolite Asbestos Heat-Resistant Slippers from Germany
Indoor industrial slippers from crocidolite asbestos mixtures for hot work areas like kilns. Under HTS 6812.80.10.00 as crocidolite footwear, not covered by exclusions like Chapter 25 minerals or Chapter 94 furniture. Lightweight yet highly thermal-resistant.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Batch-test for friable asbestos to meet OSHA import standards
• Avoid bulk packaging without individual warnings—fines for non-compliance
• Track MFN duty rates; special rates apply for certain origins