U.S. exports of Articles of Asbestos-Cement or Cellulose Fiber-Cement Containing Asbestos (HS 681140) totaled $4K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAsbestos-containing fiber-cement articles — such as corrugated roofing sheets, pipes, and cladding panels — are classified under a single US tariff line (6811400000) and face stringent regulatory scrutiny at the US border. EPA regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) impose strict controls on asbestos-containing products, and importers must be prepared to demonstrate compliance before goods are released. China, the Netherlands, and Egypt are the recorded top suppliers, though the US market for asbestos-containing construction products is extremely limited given domestic regulatory restrictions.
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EPA's TSCA regulations impose significant restrictions on the importation of asbestos-containing articles into the United States. Importers must comply with TSCA reporting and recordkeeping requirements and may be subject to import certification obligations. CBP coordinates with EPA on TSCA enforcement at the border. Given the complexity of current asbestos regulations and the potential for import refusal, importers should consult both a licensed customs broker and legal counsel familiar with TSCA compliance before attempting to import these goods.
No. Heading 681140 is specifically limited to articles containing asbestos. Asbestos-free fiber-cement products — such as modern cellulose or glass-fiber-reinforced cement boards — are classified under heading 681149 (articles of cellulose fiber-cement or the like, not containing asbestos), which is a separate HS6 subheading. Misclassifying asbestos-free products under 681140 could trigger unnecessary regulatory scrutiny, while misclassifying asbestos-containing products under 681149 would be a compliance violation.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $168K of Articles of Asbestos-Cement or Cellulose Fiber-Cement Containing Asbestos.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 6811
Subheading 681140 · $4K of $21.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6811400000 | Art of Asb Cement Etc Containing Asbestos | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6811400000 | Art of Asb Cement Etc Containing Asbestos | $4K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Guyana together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.