Heading 6811

Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fiber-cement or the like

5 declarable lines

Heading 6811 covers articles made of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or similar fiber-cement materials. It first separates articles containing asbestos from those not containing asbestos, then groups non-asbestos goods by form: corrugated sheets, other sheets and panels, tubes and fittings, and other articles. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Asbestos-cement corrugated roofing sheets
Non-asbestos corrugated fiber-cement roofing sheets
Cellulose fiber-cement siding panels
Fiber-cement flat sheets and boards
Fiber-cement tiles
Fiber-cement pipes
Fiber-cement pipe fittings

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the article contains asbestos, because asbestos-containing goods fall under 6811.40.00.00.
For non-asbestos goods, identify the form: corrugated sheets go under 6811.81.00.00.
Non-asbestos flat sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles go under 6811.82.00.00.
Non-asbestos tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings go under 6811.89.10.00.
Other non-asbestos articles that are not sheets, panels, tiles, pipes or fittings go under 6811.89.90.00.

Often confused with

Concrete pavers or blocks of cement or concrete
Ordinary cement or concrete articles without an asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement basis are classified in heading 6810.
Heading 6810
Asbestos gaskets or woven asbestos fabric
Fabricated asbestos fiber goods and articles such as gaskets are covered by heading 6812, not 6811.
Heading 6812
Unmounted asbestos brake linings or pads
Friction material for brakes or clutches is classified in heading 6813.
Heading 6813
Plaster wallboard or plaster articles
Articles of plaster or plaster-based compositions belong to heading 6809.
Heading 6809
Mineral wool insulation
Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wool insulation are covered by heading 6806.
Heading 6806

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for non-asbestos corrugated fiber-cement roofing sheets?

Non-asbestos corrugated sheets are classified under 6811.81.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on fiber-cement pipes and pipe fittings?

Fiber-cement tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings that do not contain asbestos are classified under 6811.89.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify asbestos-containing cement sheets?

Sheets made of asbestos-cement are classified under 6811.40.00.00 because the heading first separates goods containing asbestos, and that line has a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.