Asbestos-Cement Siding Panels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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