Asbestos Packing Rope
Twisted asbestos fiber rope used for stuffing valves and pumps in industrial settings. Falls under HTS 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos yarn or thread not woven into fabric. Provides heat and chemical resistance for sealing dynamic equipment.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in woven fabric form like cloth or tape
Woven asbestos products classified separately from yarn or rope forms.
If textile fabric coated with asbestos for reinforcement
Coated or laminated textiles fall under Chapter 59 functional treatments.
If rubber packing with asbestos reinforcement
Articles of rubber take precedence over asbestos mixture classification.
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• Declare exact asbestos percentage and provide mill test reports for customs valuation
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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.
Asbestos Millboard Sheets
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Asbestos Textile Thread
Spun asbestos fiber thread for stitching high-temperature protective gear. Under HTS 6812.99.90.00 as fabricated asbestos not woven into complete fabric. Used in industrial sewing for fire-resistant seams.
Asbestos Fire Blanket Fabric
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.
Asbestos Valve Stem Packing
Pre-formed asbestos rings for packing valve stems in chemical plants. HTS 6812.99.90.00 applies to these fabricated articles of asbestos mixtures. Resists corrosive fluids and high pressures.
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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.