Industrial Asbestos Fiber Jointing Sheet Grade A from Japan
Premium Grade A compressed asbestos fiber sheet for extreme temperature joints in furnaces and turbines. Classified in HTS 6812.99.20.00 as other fabricated asbestos articles in sheet form for jointing purposes. Not reinforced, distinguishing it from heading 6813 goods.
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
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