U.S. exports of Asbestos (Excluding Crocidolite) (HS 252490) totaled $3K in August 2026, exported to 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChrysotile (white asbestos) and other non-crocidolite asbestos varieties are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing milled chrysotile fibers of spinning grade (2524900040), other chrysotile (2524900055), and a residual NESOI line (2524900000). EPA's TSCA framework governs admissibility, and the agency's final rule banning chrysotile asbestos effectively eliminates lawful commercial import pathways. Germany and China appear as recorded source countries in trade data, likely reflecting analytical samples or legacy shipments rather than active commercial flows.
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Under TSCA, importers must file a TSCA certification with CBP at entry. Given EPA's ban on chrysotile, any import claim of a permissible use (e.g., a narrow research exemption) requires advance coordination with EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Consult a licensed customs broker and environmental counsel before attempting any such shipment.
The distinction reflects fiber length and processing quality: spinning-grade chrysotile (Group 3 or equivalent) consists of longer, finer fibers suitable for textile or friction-material manufacturing, while shorter or lower-grade chrysotile was used in cement products and insulation. The separate tariff lines allow statistical tracking of fiber quality even though commercial trade has effectively ceased.
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Low · free accountFewer 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 3 of 12 months reported, exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2524900040 | Chrysotile Milld Fbrs Grp 3 Grd (Spnning or Equiv) | — | -- | -- |
| 2524900055 | Chrysotile, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2524900000 | Asbestos, NESOI | $3K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2524
Subheading 252490 · $3K of $3K
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Spain together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.