Asbestos Millboard Sheets from Japan
Dense asbestos millboard sheets made from asbestos fibers mixed with binders, used primarily as high-temperature insulation in industrial furnaces and boilers. This product falls under HTS 6812.99.1000 as it is classified as millboard derived from fabricated asbestos fibers. It is not reinforced and excludes goods of headings 6811 or 6813.
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
• Verify asbestos content certification and comply with EPA/TSCA import notifications for hazardous materials
• Provide mill test reports confirming composition to avoid misclassification as reinforced products