Asbestos Fire Blanket Fabric from China
Woven asbestos cloth cut for emergency fire blankets in factories. Classified HTS 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos fabric not made into clothing or headgear. Designed to smother flames without burning through.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test fabric for flame resistance per NFPA 701 standards before shipment
• Clearly mark packages 'Asbestos - Handle with Care' per IATA regulations
• Avoid classification disputes by providing weave pattern and density specifications