Crocidolite Asbestos Work Shoes from Japan
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.
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
• 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