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Asbestos-Cement Electrical Insulation Boards

Boards combining asbestos-cement with insulating properties for electrical panels and switchgear enclosures. Asbestos provides dielectric strength while cement adds mechanical rigidity. Fits HTS 6811.40.00.00 as asbestos-cement articles, excluded from Chapter 85 electrical insulators per notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6812Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fabricated into specific friction materials

Worked asbestos fabrics shift to heading 6812 for friction applications.

8546.90.00Same rate: 35%

If pure electrical insulators without cement matrix

Chapter note (g) directs true electrical insulators to heading 8546.

6806.20.00Same rate: 35%

If mineral wool-based insulation boards

Other mineral manufactured articles like slag wool classify under 6806.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include UL or equivalent certification if claiming electrical use to avoid reclassification

Segregate from other cargo to prevent contamination claims during transit

Track CPSC regulations as some asbestos products face retroactive recalls

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Asbestos-Cement Roofing Shingles

Flat or curved asbestos-cement shingles designed for roofing applications in residential and commercial buildings. These products are formed by mixing asbestos fibers with Portland cement and water, then pressing and curing into durable sheets. Classified under HTS 6811.40.00.00 due to their asbestos content and asbestos-cement composition as per Chapter 68.

Asbestos-Cement Corrugated Roofing Sheets

Corrugated sheets made from asbestos-cement for use as durable, weather-resistant roofing in industrial and agricultural structures. The asbestos fibers reinforce the cement matrix for enhanced tensile strength and longevity. Falls under HTS 6811.40.00.00 as asbestos-containing articles of asbestos-cement per Chapter 68 notes.

Asbestos-Cement Siding Panels

Pre-cut panels of asbestos-cement used for exterior wall siding on homes and buildings, offering fire resistance and durability. Produced by embedding asbestos fibers in a cement slurry and molding into flat panels. HTS 6811.40.00.00 applies to asbestos-containing asbestos-cement articles as defined in Chapter 68.

Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipes

High-pressure pipes manufactured from asbestos-cement for water distribution and sewage systems, valued for corrosion resistance. Asbestos chrysotile fibers are mixed with cement to form centrifugally spun tubes. Classified in HTS 6811.40.00.00 for asbestos-containing articles per Chapter 68 exclusions.

Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets

Large flat sheets of asbestos-cement used for partitions, cladding, and flooring underlayment in construction projects. Made by the Hatschek process combining asbestos fibers and cement on a cylinder mold. HTS 6811.40.00.00 covers these asbestos-containing fiber-cement articles explicitly.

Asbestos-Cement Sewer Pipes

Bell-and-spigot joint pipes of asbestos-cement for underground sanitary sewer lines, resistant to soil acids. Centrifugally cast with asbestos reinforcement for crack resistance. HTS 6811.40.00.00 for asbestos-containing pipes per Chapter 68 fiber-cement definitions.