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Crocidolite Asbestos Work Shoes

Low-cut work shoes fabricated from crocidolite asbestos mixtures for welders and furnace operators needing heat resistance. Classified under HTS 6812.80.10.00 due to primary construction from crocidolite asbestos fibers, not qualifying as rope (6811) or paper (6813). Provides thermal protection up to extreme temperatures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+37.5%45.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6812.80Same rate: 45.8%

If containing magnesium carbonate mixtures

Asbestos-magnesium carbonate basis mixtures for footwear are in a separate subheading.

5903.90Lower: 15.2% vs 45.8%

If textile fabric coated with asbestos for uppers

Coated asbestos textile fabric articles move to Chapter 59 if not pure fabricated fibers.

4015.90.00Lower: 41.5% vs 45.8%

If for replacement soles if sold separately

Asbestos footwear parts like soles classify as rubber articles under Chapter 40.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) specifying crocidolite; missing docs lead to rejection

• Check destination country bans on crocidolite—US allows under strict controls unlike EU

• Avoid misdeclaring as textile footwear to prevent penalties for undervaluation