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HSChapter 68
Asbestos gaskets, compressed fiber jointing, paper, millboard, felt, and other fabricated asbestos articles that do not fit narrower headings are consolidated here across five 10-digit tariff lines. Japan leads US import supply under this heading, followed by China and Colombia — a supplier mix that reflects both legacy industrial demand and the continued use of asbestos in certain sealing and jointing applications in markets where it remains permitted. All such imports are subject to EPA TSCA review, and the compressed asbestos fiber jointing line (6812992000) is particularly relevant to the petrochemical and refinery maintenance sectors. Importers should verify that each article's asbestos content and fiber type are accurately declared.
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Asbestos gaskets, packing, and seals have their own dedicated 10-digit line (6812990120), which should be used when the article's primary function is sealing or packing. Compressed asbestos fiber jointing in sheet or roll form is classified under 6812992000, while asbestos paper, millboard, and felt fall under 6812991000. Residual fabricated asbestos articles not fitting any of these specific lines are classified under 6812999000.
Japan has historically maintained production of certain asbestos-containing industrial components — particularly gaskets and sealing materials — for legacy equipment maintenance in sectors such as refining and heavy manufacturing. Japanese-origin goods in this category typically serve replacement-part demand rather than new construction, which explains the continued trade flow despite broad global restrictions on asbestos use.
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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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6812991000 | ASBESTOS PAPER, MILLBOARD AND FELT | $0 | -- |
| 6812992000 | COMPRESSED ASBESTOS FIBER JNTNG IN SHEETS O ROLLS | $0 | -- |
| 6812999000 | ASBESTOS ARTICLES, NESOI | $0 | -- |
ASBESTOS PAPER, MILLBOARD AND FELT
COMPRESSED ASBESTOS FIBER JNTNG IN SHEETS O ROLLS
ASBESTOS ARTICLES, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6812990160 | FABRICATED ASBESTOS FIBERS;ASBESTOS MIXTURES NESOI | $85K |
| 6812990120 | ASBESTOS GASKETS, PACKING AND SEALS | $18K |
FABRICATED ASBESTOS FIBERS;ASBESTOS MIXTURES NESOI
3.0K kg
ASBESTOS GASKETS, PACKING AND SEALS
436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | -- | $23K | +$23K |
| Texas | -- | $13K | +$13K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $40K | +$40K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $12K | +$12K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $11K | +$11K |