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U.S. imports of articles of asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement containing asbestos (HS 681140) totaled $28K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Articles of Asbestos-Cement or Cellulose Fiber-Cement Containing Asbestos imports of $28K in May 2026 ran 169% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11K.
Last updated: May 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6811400000 | ART OF ASB CEMENT ETC CONTAINING ASBESTOS | $0 | -- | -- |
ART OF ASB CEMENT ETC CONTAINING ASBESTOS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6811400000 | ART OF ASB CEMENT ETC CONTAINING ASBESTOS | $19K |
ART OF ASB CEMENT ETC CONTAINING ASBESTOS
3.6K kg
OTHR ARTS NESOI OF CMNT ETC
HS 681099
MARBLE, TRAVERTINE AND ALABASTER, WORKD, NESOI
HS 680291
WORDK MONUMENTAL OR BUILDING STONE, NESOI
HS 680299
GRANITE, NESOI
HS 680293
ABRASIVES ON A BASE MATERIAL OTH THN FABRC O PAPER
HS 680530
ARTICLES OF ASPHALT OR SIMILAR MATERIALS IN ROLLS
HS 680710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| Massachusetts | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| BOSTON, MA | -- | -- | -- |