Asbestos Brake Lining Sheets for Industrial Machinery from Japan
Flexible sheets of asbestos-based friction material with cellulose and textile reinforcements, cuttable for brake linings in industrial presses and hoists. Fits HTS 6813.20.00.15 for unmounted asbestos brake linings and pads. Not covered by Chapter 68 exclusions like tools or furniture.
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
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing asbestos percentage; non-compliance leads to customs holds
• Ensure product is declared as 'not mounted' with photos; pitfall is confusing with finished assemblies
• Monitor EU REACH equivalents if transshipping; label as friction material for brakes explicitly