Asbestos Foundry Worker Jacket from Japan
Jacket fabricated from asbestos mixtures for protection in metal foundries against splashes. Under HTS 6812.91.90.00 for other asbestos clothing, not covered by exclusions for chapter 94 furniture or 95 toys, and not basic mixtures without fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit EPA prior notice for asbestos imports; ensure fiber content labels
• Common issue: undervaluing as cotton blends ignores asbestos duties
• Track country-of-origin for ban compliance