Asbestos Firefighter Boots from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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