U.S. exports of Asbestos Clothing, Accessories, Footwear & Headgear (HS 681291) totaled $34K in September 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: September 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.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 6812
Subheading 681291 · $34K of $198K
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Imports
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Exports
$34KYoY · free account
Low of 1 reported month · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. exported $1.1M of Asbestos Clothing, Accessories, Footwear & Headgear.
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 September 2026 · imports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · September 2026
destination
United Arab Emirates and Japan together take 100% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6812919000 | Asbestos Clothing, Accss, Headgr not Ftwr | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6812910000 | Asbestos Clothing, Clothng Accessrs, Ftwr A Hdgear | $49K |
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.
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