Asbestos Packing Paper
Thin asbestos paper sheets used for packing high-heat components like kiln linings and exhaust systems. This qualifies under HTS 6812.99.1000 as paper from asbestos fiber mixtures, not covered by exclusions in chapter notes or other headings. Provides compressibility and heat resistance.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cementitious non-asbestos articles
Non-asbestos cement or artificial stone articles go to 6810, excluding asbestos-based products.
If asbestos panels for building
Worked asbestos building boards or slabs classify under 6808 as worked monumental stone equivalents.
If manufactured into finished gaskets
Completed gasket sets from asbestos felt become machinery sealing articles in 8484.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ File TSCA Form under 40 CFR Part 707 for new asbestos imports exceeding thresholds
β’ Use NAICS codes specific to insulation materials for accurate duty assessment
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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.
Asbestos Insulation Felt
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Asbestos Gasket Millboard
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Compressed Asbestos Fiber Paper
High-density compressed paper sheets from asbestos fibers for electrical insulation barriers in transformers. Classified as paper under HTS 6812.99.1000 for fabricated asbestos products, excluding electrical insulators of 8546 per chapter notes. Offers dielectric strength and thermal stability.
Asbestos Boiler Felt
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Asbestos Electrical Paper
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