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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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