Asbestos-Cement Siding Panels from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'contains asbestos' to avoid misclassification and safety violations
• Secure advance EPA notifications for shipments over certain thresholds under TSCA rules
• Monitor updates to asbestos import bans in destination countries like the US and EU