Asbestos Foundry Worker Slippers from Mexico
Lightweight slippers made of asbestos-magnesium carbonate mixtures for foundry workers handling hot molds. Specifically under HTS 6812.91.10.00 as asbestos-based footwear, distinct from clothing or headgear. Ensures foot protection in molten metal areas.
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
• Ensure documentation excludes Chapter 68 exclusions like Chapter 25 minerals; test for free asbestos fibers
• Common issue: incorrect weighting of magnesium carbonate
• Use NIOSH-approved labs for certification