Asbestos Firefighter Boots

Protective boots for firefighters made from woven asbestos fabric and fiber mixtures, offering flame resistance. Falls under HTS 6812.91.10.00 for asbestos-based footwear articles, excluding gaskets or reinforced sheets of other headings. Essential for extreme heat exposure during emergencies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

6404.19.90Lower: 26.5% vs 43.3%

If textile uppers with rubber soles for safety use

Safety footwear primarily of textile materials (not asbestos basis) goes to Chapter 64 heading 6404.

6810.99.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If articles of asbestos-cement mixtures

If the footwear incorporates cement-asbestos mix exceeding fiber basis, it shifts to heading 6810.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 43.3%

If coated textile fabric dominant

Asbestos fabric coated for textile use may classify under Chapter 59, excluded from Chapter 68 note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with NFPA standards for firefighting gear certification; declare asbestos content accurately on entry docs

Avoid misdeclaration as textile-only to prevent reclassification

Use specialized hazmat shipping