Asbestos Gasket Sheet from China
Compressed sheets made from asbestos fibers mixed with binders, used for sealing industrial machinery. Classified under HTS 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos articles not reinforced or specified elsewhere in headings 6811 or 6813. Ideal for high-temperature and pressure applications in engines and pipes.
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
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification and provide safety data sheets proving asbestos content below regulated thresholds for import
• Include detailed composition analysis to avoid misclassification as reinforced articles under 6812.81
• Verify end-use documentation to prevent seizure if destined for prohibited consumer applications