Asbestos Heat-Resistant Clog Shoes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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