6812.80.10.00 - Footwear

This HTS category, 6812.80.10.00, specifically covers footwear manufactured with asbestos fibers or mixtures containing asbestos, where the asbestos is of the crocidolite type. This includes footwear where crocidolite asbestos is a primary component, either as a fiber or within a composite mixture, and forms an integral part of the footwear's construction. The classification is relevant for items such as boots, shoes, sandals, and other foot coverings that utilize this particular form of asbestos for reinforcement or other functional properties, provided they are not specifically excluded under headings 6811 or 6813.

The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory, 6812.80.10.00, lies in the specific type of asbestos used: crocidolite. It is differentiated from its sibling category, 6812.80.90.00 ("Other"), which encompasses footwear made from asbestos mixtures not specifically identified as crocidolite-based. Therefore, the importer must ascertain the precise composition of the asbestos material to correctly classify the footwear.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is definitive at this level based on the presence of crocidolite asbestos in the footwear and its absence from headings 6811 and 6813. Practical classification will rely on examining product specifications, material certifications, or invoices that detail the asbestos type used in the manufacture of the footwear.