HS Code for Crocidolite asbestos

Crocidolite asbestos, also known as blue asbestos, is classified under HS code 2524.10. This classification is found within Chapter 25, which covers salt, sulfur, earths and stone, and other mineral substances. Heading 2524 is specifically dedicated to asbestos in its mineral form. The subheading 2524.10 was created to specifically identify and monitor the trade of crocidolite, which is considered the most hazardous form of asbestos and is subject to strict international regulations, including the Rotterdam Convention. This code applies to the raw mineral as it is extracted from the earth, as well as crocidolite that has been crushed, washed, or graded. It also includes crocidolite in the form of raw fibers that have not yet been fabricated into finished articles. The classification is strictly based on the mineralogical identity of the substance as an amphibole asbestos of the crocidolite variety. If the asbestos is of a different variety, such as chrysotile, it would fall under a different subheading within the same heading.

Products Included

• Raw crocidolite mineral ore
• Crushed crocidolite rock
• Washed crocidolite fibers (unworked)
• Crocidolite concentrates
• Blue asbestos in bulk mineral form

Common Misclassification

Crocidolite is often misclassified under HS code 2524.90, which is the category for "other" types of asbestos, such as chrysotile (white asbestos). It is also frequently confused with HS code 6812.80. The distinction is that 2524.10 is for the raw mineral, while 6812.80 is for fabricated fibers or articles made from crocidolite.

FAQ

What is the HS code for crocidolite asbestos?

The HS code for raw or unworked crocidolite asbestos is 2524.10.

Is blue asbestos different from white asbestos in the HS system?

Yes, blue asbestos (crocidolite) is 2524.10, while white asbestos (chrysotile) is classified under 2524.90.