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Asbestos Electrical Paper from Japan

Thin calendered asbestos paper for slot liners in electric motors and generators. HTS 6812.99.1000 covers this as unreinforced asbestos paper, excluded from Chapter 85 insulators. Provides arc resistance and flexibility.

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

Pair with end-use statements for electrical apparatus importers

Test for free asbestos fibers to meet exposure limits