Fabricated asbestos fibers — HTS 6812
Fabricated asbestos fibers; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813
Chapter 68 › Heading 6812
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 6812 is a 4-digit product category for fabricated asbestos fibers, asbestos-based mixtures, and articles made from asbestos or those mixtures. It can include materials and finished goods such as thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, and gaskets, whether or not reinforced. It generally excludes certain goods classified in heading 6811 or heading 6813, so the product’s construction and intended use matter.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the heading and then follow the more specific subheadings for the product’s material, form, and type of article. The tariff schedule may distinguish among fabricated fibers, mixtures, textile forms, clothing, gaskets, or other articles. Confirm the product’s actual composition and characteristics rather than choosing a code based only on its marketing name. Classification can require customs-broker or other professional judgment, especially for products containing asbestos or for goods that could fit another heading.
What to check
- Verify whether the product is actually asbestos, an asbestos-based mixture, or another material before using heading 6812.
- Identify the product’s form and principal use, such as fiber, yarn, fabric, clothing, footwear, gasket, or another finished article.
- Check whether the merchandise is instead covered by heading 6811 or 6813, which are exclusions from heading 6812.
- Read every 8-digit subheading description and any applicable section, chapter, and heading notes before selecting a code.
- Keep composition records, technical specifications, photographs, and product literature to support the classification; consult a customs professional when the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 6812 summary
Fabricated asbestos fibers is a 4-digit product category containing 0 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6812.80 | Of crocidolite |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6812?
Fabricated asbestos fibers; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813. 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.