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.

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.

6403.99.90Lower: 27.5% vs 43.3%

If outer sole and upper not predominantly asbestos

Footwear with leather/rubber components exceeding asbestos mixture basis falls under Chapter 64 for other footwear.

6811.40.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If containing asbestos with a magnesia binder

Mixtures specifically with magnesia (not magnesium carbonate) are classified under heading 6811 for asbestos-cement products.

6813.81.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If made of asbestos yarn or textile reinforced

Friction materials with asbestos textiles classify under 6813, not fabricated fiber mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EPA and OSHA approvals for asbestos content prior to import; include detailed material composition certificates

Verify no magnesium carbonate basis shifts classification

Label clearly as hazardous material to avoid customs delays