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Asbestos Welder's Leggings from Germany

Leg protectors made from asbestos woven fabric for welding operations. Classified in HTS 6812.91.90.00 as other clothing accessories of asbestos, not lithographic stones or chapter 91 articles.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document flame-resistance testing; notify customs of asbestos content pre-shipment

• Avoid misdeclaration as leather for lower duties