Asbestos Insulation Felt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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