Compressed Asbestos Fiber Paper from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include dielectric strength test certificates for end-use verification
• Segregate from non-hazmat cargo to prevent cross-contamination claims