Compressed Asbestos Fiber Gasket Sheet from China
A flat sheet made from compressed asbestos fibers designed for use in sealing pipe flanges and machinery joints. It falls under HTS 6812.99.20.00 as it is specifically compressed asbestos fiber jointing in sheet form, used for industrial sealing applications. The material provides high temperature and pressure resistance typical of asbestos-based products.
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
• Verify compliance with EPA and local asbestos import restrictions, as many countries ban or heavily regulate asbestos products
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) and certificates of analysis confirming asbestos content to avoid customs delays