Product classification
HS code for Asbestos cement sheets: 6811.40
Asbestos-cement, articles or the like, containing asbestos.
Classification of asbestos cement sheets under HS 6811.40
Asbestos cement sheets are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 681140. This classification is specifically designated for "Asbestos-cement; articles or the like, containing asbestos". The description directly covers manufactured articles where asbestos cement is the primary material. This code is appropriate because asbestos cement sheets are composite materials formed from cement reinforced with asbestos fibers, designed for construction purposes such as roofing, cladding, or partitioning. The classification focuses on the finished article made from this specific composite material, distinguishing it from raw asbestos or other asbestos-containing products.
- Covers
- Corrugated asbestos cement sheets
- Flat asbestos cement sheets
- Asbestos cement panels
- Asbestos cement roofing tiles
- Asbestos cement pipes
- Asbestos cement building boards
- Also under 6811.40
- Eternit (historical products)
- Johns Manville (historical products)
- various legacy building materials (no current brands actively trading)
Codes often confused with 6811.40
Common mistake. Asbestos cement sheets can be misclassified if the specific composition or form is not accurately identified. HS code 681181 covers "Articles of cellulose fibre-cement or the like, containing asbestos; sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles". The distinction here is crucial: 681140 is specifically for asbestos-cement articles, while 681181 is for cellulose fibre-cement or similar materials that *also* contain asbestos. The primary reinforcing fiber dictates the correct subheading. Another potential misclassification could be with HS code 6812, which covers "Fabricated asbestos fibers; mixtures with a basis of asbestos; articles of asbestos, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813". However, 6812 is for articles made directly from asbestos fibers or mixtures, not specifically asbestos-cement composites, making 681140 the precise code for asbestos cement sheets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681140 (the code used for asbestos cement sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681140 (the code used for asbestos cement sheets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 681140, not only asbestos cement sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $21M 32% of world exports
- 2 Kyrgyzstan $14M 21% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$11M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $9.6M 22% of world imports
- 2 Laos* ~$7.0M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $4.7M 11% of world imports
World total: $44M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 asbestos cement sheets
Brazil classifies asbestos cement sheets under NCM 6811.40.00: HS 6811.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about asbestos cement sheets
What is the HS code for Asbestos cement sheets?
The HS code for Asbestos cement sheets is 681140 (Asbestos-cement; articles or the like, containing asbestos). The HS code for asbestos cement sheets is 681140, which covers articles made from asbestos-cement or similar materials containing asbestos.
How do I classify Asbestos cement sheets for customs?
Asbestos cement sheets is classified under HS code 681140 — Asbestos-cement; articles or the like, containing asbestos. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does HS 681140 differ from other asbestos-containing articles?
HS 681140 specifically applies to articles made from asbestos-cement. This distinguishes it from articles made primarily from asbestos fibers or mixtures (covered under HS 6812) or from cellulose fibre-cement articles that may also contain asbestos (covered under HS 681181). The key is the specific composition of the composite material.
Which countries are the top exporters of asbestos cement sheets (HS 681140)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681140 (the code used for asbestos cement sheets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 32% of world exports), Kyrgyzstan ($14M) and Russia (about $11M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 asbestos cement sheets (HS 681140)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681140 (the code used for asbestos cement sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($9.6M, 22% of world imports), Laos (about $7.0M) and Malaysia ($4.7M). World imports came to about $44M, 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.
Is the HS code for Asbestos cement sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681140 for Asbestos cement sheets is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for asbestos cement sheets in Brazil?
In Brazil, asbestos cement sheets (HS 681140) is classified under NCM 6811.40.00.