Asbestos Rope Gland Packing from Japan
Braided asbestos rope cut to length for stuffing pump glands. HTS 6812.99.90.00 for fabricated asbestos packing not in tubing form. Seals rotating shafts against fluid leakage.
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
• Specify shaft speed ratings and pH range compatibility
• Ship in sealed vacuum bags to maintain compression properties
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'yarn' which carries different duty treatment