Crocidolite Asbestos Gasket Sheets from China
Compressed sheets made from crocidolite asbestos fibers, used for sealing industrial pipes and machinery. Classified under HTS 6812.80.90.00 as articles of crocidolite asbestos other than those in headings 6811 or 6813. The crocidolite base distinguishes it from other asbestos types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification and comply with asbestos import bans under 40 CFR Part 763
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) and proof of crocidolite content for customs
• Avoid misclassification as friction materials; common pitfall is lacking hazardous waste manifests