Asbestos-Cement Roofing Shingles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify asbestos content documentation and comply with strict EPA and customs regulations on hazardous materials
• Obtain TSCA certification for asbestos products; failure leads to immediate seizure and penalties
• Check country-specific bans, as many nations prohibit asbestos imports entirely