Crocidolite Asbestos Heat-Resistant Slippers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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