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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.59.01.00Higher: 43% vs 35%

If synthetic filament yarn with asbestos core

Synthetic yarn headings prevail when asbestos serves as filler material.

6813.81.00Same rate: 35%

If friction material mixtures containing asbestos

Asbestos in brake linings or clutch materials classified by function.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 35%

If plaited or braided asbestos cord

Specific textile constructions like braids fall under Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit yarn twist and fiber diameter specifications for accurate duty assessment

β€’ Include end-user certificates confirming industrial rather than consumer use

β€’ Monitor EU REACH restrictions that may require pre-registration for asbestos mixtures

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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 Packing Rope

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Asbestos Millboard Sheets

High-density asbestos boards for thermal insulation in boilers and furnaces. HTS 6812.99.90.00 covers these fabricated asbestos sheets not qualifying as yarn, fabric, or reinforced tubing. Withstands extreme temperatures up to 1000Β°C.

Asbestos Fire Blanket Fabric

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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.

Asbestos Electrical Insulation Cloth

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