Asbestos Electrical Insulation Cloth from Japan
Asbestos fabric treated for electrical insulation in motors and transformers. Falls under 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos not covered by electrical insulator exclusions. Prevents arcing in high-voltage applications.
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
• Include dielectric strength test results per IEEE standards
• Differentiate from Chapter 85 insulators by proving non-rigid fabric form
• Register for TSCA import certification if asbestos content exceeds 1%