Compressed Asbestos Fiber Gasket Sheet from Japan
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 — 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
• 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