Asbestos Heat-Resistant Sleeves from Japan
Arm sleeves of asbestos fabric for industrial heat protection. HTS 6812.91.90.00 for such clothing accessories, distinct from coated paper of 4811 or chapter 71 articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include hazmat shipping papers; certify no friable asbestos
• Pitfall: set sales with gloves reclassified as kits