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

7 declarable lines

Heading 6812 covers fabricated asbestos fibers, mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate, and articles made from those materials, including thread, fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear and gaskets. It does not cover goods of heading 6811 or 6813. The lines first separate crocidolite from other asbestos, then separate clothing, accessories, footwear and headgear from paper, millboard, felt, compressed jointing and other articles.

Products in this heading

Asbestos thread
Asbestos woven fabric
Asbestos clothing
Asbestos headgear
Asbestos footwear
Asbestos gaskets
Compressed asbestos fiber jointing in sheets or rolls
Asbestos paper, millboard or felt

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the goods are fabricated asbestos fibers, a mixture based on asbestos or asbestos and magnesium carbonate, or an article of those materials, and not goods of heading 6811 or 6813.
Determine whether the asbestos fiber is crocidolite, which falls under 6812.80, or another asbestos type, which falls under 6812.91 or 6812.99.
For non-crocidolite goods, identify the article type: clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear; paper, millboard and felt; compressed asbestos fiber jointing; or other.
For footwear, use 6812.80.10.00 for crocidolite and 6812.91.10.00 for other asbestos.
For compressed asbestos fiber jointing in sheets or rolls, use 6812.99.20.00 rather than the residual other line.

Often confused with

Asbestos-cement pipe, sheet or tile
Asbestos-cement goods are classified in heading 6811, not 6812.
Heading 6811
Unmounted asbestos brake linings or pads
Friction material for brakes or clutches is heading 6813.
Heading 6813
Rock wool or slag wool insulation
Mineral wool insulation is heading 6806.
Heading 6806
Articles of stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified, such as carbon fiber articles
Residual mineral articles are heading 6815.
Heading 6815
Cement or concrete articles
Articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone are heading 6810.
Heading 6810

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for asbestos footwear?

Crocidolite asbestos footwear is classified in 6812.80.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.3%, and other asbestos footwear is classified in 6812.91.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.3%.

What is the duty on asbestos paper, millboard or felt?

Asbestos paper, millboard and felt are classified in 6812.99.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify compressed asbestos fiber jointing in sheets or rolls?

Compressed asbestos fiber jointing, in sheets or rolls, is classified in 6812.99.20.00 at 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.