Asbestos Heat-Resistant Clog Shoes
Clog-style shoes fabricated from reinforced asbestos fibers for kiln and oven workers. HTS 6812.91.10.00 applies to such footwear articles from asbestos mixtures, not covered by headings 6811 or 6813. High thermal insulation for prolonged heat exposure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If paper, thread, woven fabric, cordage or ropes
Same asbestos basis but fabric/thread form stays in 6812.92, not footwear category.
If uppers of textile with asbestos minor component
Parts of footwear with asbestos as minor material go to Chapter 64 heading 6406.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact basis (asbestos vs. asbestos-carbonate) to avoid audits; include safety data sheets
• Pitfall: classifying as rubber if minor sole addition
• Bond shipments pending TSCA review
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Asbestos Safety Work Boots
Heavy-duty work boots fabricated from asbestos fiber mixtures, designed for high-heat industrial environments like foundries. Classified under HTS 6812.91.10.00 as footwear made from asbestos or asbestos-magnesium carbonate mixtures, not reinforced for specific headings 6811 or 6813. Provides thermal protection and durability in hazardous conditions.
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.
Asbestos Welding Protective Shoes
Shoes constructed from asbestos fiber composites for welders, resisting sparks and molten metal splatter. HTS 6812.91.10.00 covers such footwear from fabricated asbestos mixtures or asbestos-magnesium carbonate bases. Ideal for industrial welding operations.
Asbestos Foundry Worker Slippers
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.