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HS Code 6813.20 : Containing asbestos

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for containing asbestos is 6813.20. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 2.3% [Japan Customs Tariff 2026].

Chapter

Ch 68

Heading

6813

Subheading

6813.20

JP MFN Duty

2.3%

MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY

Chapter 68

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials

Heading 6813

6813

Subheading .20

.20

Containing asbestos

MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

US UK EU Canada Mexico Germany India Japan China AU (soon) IN (soon) JP (soon) BR (soon) GCC (soon)

9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE

6813.20.000

Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)

WTO APPLIED MFN DUTY

2.3%

Verified July 2026 · Japan Customs Source

Consumption Tax

10.00% / 8.00%

CIF + Duty Base [MOF]

Customs Authority

Japan Customs (税関)

NACCS Electronic Clearance

De Minimis Threshold

¥10,000 JPY

Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law

Advance Ruling System

Advance Ruling (事前教示)

Valid 3 years across Japan

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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards

MOF / METI Anti-Dumping & Safeguards

Standard MFN Status

Ministry of Finance Japan Customs [MOF]

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

Imports of Containing asbestos into Japan require NACCS declaration under Japan Customs schedule. Food and agricultural items require MHLW Food Sanitation notification and MAFF plant/animal quarantine permits.

Agreement Code	Trade Agreement / Program	Preferential Rate	Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container

~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload

Standard 40ft High-Cube

~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload

Stowage Factor & Handling

Standard commercial packaging for Containing asbestos

MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)

Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 6813.20.

Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:

Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 6813.20 →

Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (6813.20)

Commodity Code	Description	Duty Rate	Unit
	1 Parts of motor vehicles	2.3%	—
	2 Other	2.3%	—

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code	Heading Category	Action
6813.81	Subheading under Heading 6813	Compare Subheading 6813.81 →
6813.89	Subheading under Heading 6813	Compare Subheading 6813.89 →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Chapter 68 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗

Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Containing asbestos.

CBP CROSS Ruling Database (6813.20) ↗

Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 6813.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Containing asbestos?

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Containing asbestos is classified under HS 6813.20 (Heading 6813, Chapter 68). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 2.3%.

How is HS 6813.20 distinguished within Heading 6813 (Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials)?

Heading 6813 covers Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials. Subheading 6813.20 specifically isolates Containing asbestos. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 6813.

What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 6813.20?

Related subheadings under Heading 6813 include 6813.81, 6813.89. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Containing asbestos into Japan?

Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.

Can goods under HS 6813.20 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?

Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.

What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Containing asbestos?

Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).

How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 6813.20?

Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.

What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 6813.20 into Japan?

Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.

Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.

What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?

Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.

What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 6813.20 in Japan?

Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.

What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 6813.20?

Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.

Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.

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