Asbestos Welding Apron from China
Protective apron woven from asbestos fibers for welders exposed to sparks and heat. Classified under HTS 6812.91.90.00 as other asbestos clothing, distinct from basic asbestos yarn (6812.81) or machinery gaskets (6813), emphasizing its role as personal protective clothing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) proving asbestos basis; ensure compliance with OSHA import standards
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as generic fabric without noting asbestos for hazardous material screening
• Partner with certified hazmat shippers