Asbestos Friction Washer Strips from China
Strips of asbestos-based friction material cut for use as washers in clutch and brake assemblies of agricultural equipment. Falls under HTS 6813.20.00.25 as unmounted 'other' asbestos-containing articles for friction applications. Blended with cellulose for flexibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use certified labs for asbestos verification to counter common mislabeling pitfalls
• Provide end-use statements specifying brake/clutch to avoid Chapter 68 general articles
• Ensure ventilation specs in transport docs for hazardous material handling