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U.S. imports of asbestos clothing, accessories, footwear & headgear (HS 681291) totaled $6K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Asbestos Clothing, Accessories, Footwear & Headgear imports of $6K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAsbestos-based personal protective apparel — including heat-resistant suits, gloves, and headgear — occupies a narrow but specialized niche in industrial safety applications such as foundry and firefighting operations. The heading carries two 10-digit lines: 6812910000 for the full range of clothing, accessories, footwear, and headgear, and 6812919000 for clothing and accessories excluding footwear. China is the leading supplier, with Greece and Portugal also recorded as sources, reflecting legacy European industrial textile manufacturing. All asbestos-containing imports are subject to EPA TSCA oversight, and importers must confirm admissibility before shipment.
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The US schedule distinguishes between the full category — clothing, accessories, footwear, and headgear (6812910000) — and a narrower line covering clothing and accessories but excluding footwear (6812919000). The split allows for more precise statistical tracking and may reflect differing duty treatment for footwear versus other protective apparel.
Importers must assess admissibility under EPA's TSCA regulations governing asbestos-containing articles. Depending on the fiber type and product form, additional documentation or certifications may be required. Engaging a licensed customs broker and environmental compliance counsel prior to shipment is strongly advised, as TSCA enforcement at the border can result in detention or refusal of entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| CHINA | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| JAPAN | -- | $3K | +$3K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6812919000 | ASBESTOS CLOTHING, ACCSS, HEADGR NOT FTWR | $6K | 34.99% | $2K |
ASBESTOS CLOTHING, ACCSS, HEADGR NOT FTWR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6812910000 | ASBESTOS CLOTHING, CLOTHNG ACCESSRS, FTWR A HDGEAR | $24K |
ASBESTOS CLOTHING, CLOTHNG ACCESSRS, FTWR A HDGEAR
1.1K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| Georgia | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| Utah | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| NOGALES, AZ | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $6K | -- | -$6K |