Asbestos Textile Thread from Japan
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.
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
• Submit yarn twist and fiber diameter specifications for accurate duty assessment
• Include end-user certificates confirming industrial rather than consumer use
• Monitor EU REACH restrictions that may require pre-registration for asbestos mixtures