Articles of asbestos-cement — HTS 6811
Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fiber-cement or the like
Chapter 68 › Heading 6811
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6811 is a broad product category for articles made from asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement, or similar cement-based fiber materials. It can include finished building and construction articles rather than the raw cement or fibers alone. The heading is about the product’s composition and general use or form, not simply the fact that it contains cement.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s material and physical description, then compare its type—such as a sheet, panel, pipe, fitting, or another finished article—with the more specific provisions under heading 6811. Review the complete 8-digit wording and any legal notes, unit-of-measure instructions, and statistical descriptions. If the item contains asbestos or has a mixed or unusual construction, classification and import-compliance review may require a customs broker or other qualified professional.
What to check
- Confirm the product’s actual composition, including whether it is asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement, or another similar material.
- Describe the item’s form, dimensions, construction, and intended use, and match those facts to the specific 8-digit provisions.
- Check whether coatings, reinforcements, fittings, or combined materials change the product’s essential character or classification.
- Read the full HTSUS heading, subheading, legal notes, and statistical suffix instead of relying only on a product name or supplier description.
- Keep technical specifications, safety documentation, photographs, and manufacturing information to support the classification decision.
HTS heading 6811 summary
Articles of asbestos-cement is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6811.40.00.00 👉 | Containing asbestos | Free | — | 2.2¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6811?
Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fiber-cement or the like. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.