Asbestos Insulation Felt
Flexible asbestos felt produced from asbestos fibers, applied as thermal and acoustic insulation in piping and machinery. Classified under HTS 6812.99.1000 as felt made from fabricated asbestos fibers, excluding reinforced articles or those in 6811/6813. Ideal for gasketing precursors in industrial settings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of thread or tubing
Asbestos thread or tubing heads 6812.91, while felt is specifically under the paper/millboard/felt subheading.
If textile fabric coated with asbestos
Coated or impregnated textile fabrics with asbestos fall in Chapter 59, not fabricated asbestos articles.
If mixed with rubber for gaskets
Rubber-asbestos composite gaskets shift to Chapter 40 as rubber articles, not primarily asbestos.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing asbestos fiber type and concentration for customs and OSHA
• Label shipments clearly as hazardous to expedite processing and avoid storage fees
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