Asbestos Cloth Tape from Japan
Woven asbestos fabric slit into narrow tape for wrapping hot pipes. Classified 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos not adhesive coated. Flexible for conforming to irregular surfaces.
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
• Specify weave type (plain, twill) and width tolerance for customs
• Include tensile strength and thermal conductivity specifications
• Package in moisture-proof rolls to prevent degradation