Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use NIOSH-approved documentation for worker safety data sheets in import entries
• Break bulk shipments into smaller lots to manage inspection delays at ports
• Verify origin certificates as some asbestos mines face international sanctions