HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6811.81 – Cellulose fibre-cement; articles or the like; corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos
HS code 6811.81 is the 6-digit subheading for cellulose fibre-cement, articles or the like, corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos. It is used for fibre-cement corrugated roofing sheets, fibre-cement corrugated wall cladding, agricultural building sheets, industrial roofing sheets and garage roofing sheets.
What HS 6811.81 covers
This HS code identifies corrugated sheets made from cellulose fibre-cement, explicitly stating that they do not contain asbestos. These modern building materials serve as a safe and sustainable alternative to historical asbestos-cement products, primarily used for roofing and wall cladding in agricultural, industrial, and sometimes residential buildings. They are valued for their durability, weather resistance, fire resistance, and often their aesthetic appeal. International trade in these sheets is robust, driven by global construction demand and the increasing preference for environmentally friendly and healthy building solutions. Exporters typically include countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in fibre-cement technology, while importers are nations seeking reliable and compliant materials for new construction or renovation projects. Key trade considerations include product certifications, compliance with local building codes, and efficient logistics for handling large, somewhat fragile sheets. The market is growing as more countries transition away from asbestos-containing materials.
- Covers
- Fibre-cement corrugated roofing sheets
- Fibre-cement corrugated wall cladding
- Agricultural building sheets
- Industrial roofing sheets
- Garage roofing sheets
- Shed roofing panels
- Examples
- James Hardie (HardiePanel)
- Eternit (Eterplan)
- Cembrit (Cembonit)
- FibreCem (various corrugated sheets)
Codes often confused with 6811.81
Common mistake. Crucially, this code is for *non-asbestos* products, distinguishing it from 681140. It could be confused with 681182 if the sheets are flat rather than corrugated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 681181, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 681181 in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $33M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $30M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $23M 14% of world exports
World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $34M 21% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $30M 18% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6811.81
Brazil does not split HS 6811.81: its NCM code is 6811.81.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6811.81
What is HS code 681181?
HS code 681181 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cellulose fibre-cement; articles or the like; corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos. This HS code identifies corrugated sheets made from cellulose fibre-cement, explicitly stating that they do not contain asbestos. These modern building materials serve as a safe and sustainable alternative to historical asbestos-cement products, primarily used for roofing and wall cladding in agricultural, industrial, and sometimes residential buildings. They are valued for their durability, weather resistance, fire resistance, and often their aesthetic appeal. International trade in these sheets is robust, driven by global construction demand and the increasing preference for environmentally friendly and healthy building solutions. Exporters typically include countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in fibre-cement technology, while importers are nations seeking reliable and compliant materials for new construction or renovation projects. Key trade considerations include product certifications, compliance with local building codes, and efficient logistics for handling large, somewhat fragile sheets. The market is growing as more countries transition away from asbestos-containing materials.
What products fall under HS code 681181?
Fibre-cement corrugated roofing sheets, fibre-cement corrugated wall cladding, agricultural building sheets, industrial roofing sheets, garage roofing sheets, shed roofing panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 681181?
Crucially, this code is for *non-asbestos* products, distinguishing it from 681140. It could be confused with 681182 if the sheets are flat rather than corrugated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 681181?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 681181 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($33M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($30M) and the Netherlands ($23M). World exports came to about $166M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 681181?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 681181 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($34M, 21% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($30M) and Germany ($11M). World imports came to about $164M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 681181 structured?
HS code 681181 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 681181?
In Brazil, HS code 681181 is NCM 6811.81.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.