U.S. exports of Flat Sheets, Panels, Tiles & Similar Cellulose Fiber-Cement Articles (Asbestos-Free) (HS 681182) totaled $21.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Flat Sheets, Panels, Tiles & Similar Cellulose Fiber-Cement Articles (Asbestos-Free) paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFlat cellulose fiber-cement panels, tiles, and similar non-corrugated forms serve the residential and commercial construction industry as cladding, underlayment, and interior board products. Mexico and El Salvador are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Canada also a significant source — all three benefit from USMCA preferential treatment, which can meaningfully reduce landed cost relative to Asian-origin material. The single tariff line 6811820000 captures all non-corrugated sheet and panel forms, so importers must confirm the product's physical profile to avoid misclassification against the corrugated heading 681181. China-origin goods remain subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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740 import shipments a month
Generally yes, provided the essential character remains a flat sheet, panel, or tile of cellulose fiber-cement. However, if the article has been further worked into a finished product with distinct functional features (e.g., integrated framing or composite construction), reclassification under a more specific heading may be warranted. Consult a licensed customs broker for borderline cases.
Proximity reduces freight costs for bulky, heavy building materials, and major fiber-cement manufacturers have established production capacity in both countries to serve the North American market. USMCA preferential tariff treatment for Mexican and Canadian goods further reinforces the cost advantage over longer-haul sources.
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$21.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $156.1M of Flat Sheets, Panels, Tiles & Similar Cellulose Fiber-Cement Articles (Asbestos-Free) and exported $249.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 6811
Subheading 681182 · $21.2M of $21.3M
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6811820000 | Othr Shts Panls Tiles Etc of Cell Fiber Cmt, NESOI | $14.4M | 8.65% | 51.61% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6811820000 | Othr Shts Panls Tiles Etc of Cell Fiber Cmt, NESOI | $21.2M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
48.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.65% of imports for consumption.