Crocidolite Asbestos Work Shoes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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