Legacy DC-10 Asbestos Brake Pad from Japan
Asbestos brake pads compatible with legacy McDonnell Douglas DC-10 freighter conversions for civil cargo operations. HTS 6813.20.00.10 due to asbestos content and certification for civil aircraft brakes. Maintains compatibility with older hydraulic systems.
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
• Leverage supplemental type certificates (STC) linking pads to approved civil aircraft modifications
• Conduct pre-shipment audits for asbestos purity to comply with evolving import restrictions
• Document as 'articles for civil aircraft' explicitly to differentiate from general industrial spares