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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%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

• 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