HS Code 6811Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like

HS code 6811 at a glance

Heading 6811 belongs to the Harmonized System classification, the shared product code list used by customs offices around the world. Some traders call the same number the HSN code 6811. Others refer to it as sub chapter 6811. All three mean the same group of goods.

The goods are made by mixing cement with fibres and shaping the mix into articles. Think of flat sheets, wavy roofing sheets, wall panels and floor or roof tiles. The heading names two fibre types. One is asbestos. The other is cellulose, which comes from plants.

This split is the key to the whole heading. Goods that contain asbestos go to one code. Goods that do not contain asbestos go to three other codes, sorted by shape. Chapter 68 as a whole is about stone, plaster, cement, asbestos and mica products, so 6811 sits among other building and mineral materials.

How to choose the right 6811 code

Work through these questions in order. Stop at the first answer that fits your product.

• Does the article contain asbestos? If yes, use 681140. The shape does not matter. This is the code for asbestos-cement articles, including an asbestos sheet.
• If there is no asbestos, is it a corrugated sheet? Use 681181.
• Is it a flat sheet, a panel, a tile or a similar article that is not corrugated? Use 681182.
• Is it anything else made of cellulose fibre-cement without asbestos? Use 681189.

Tubes, pipes and national tariff lines

Many countries add extra digits to the world code. These longer lines are national, and they often name goods such as tubes and pipes. They are not part of the world list, so they are not shown here.

At the world level the rule is simple. A pipe or tube made of cellulose fibre-cement, without asbestos, is not a sheet, panel or tile. It falls under 681189. If the same pipe contains asbestos, it falls under 681140. For the national line and the duty that applies, check your own country's tariff. The HS code classifier can also help you test a product description.

6811 vs related headings

Several nearby headings sound alike. This list shows how each one differs from 6811.

• It excludes goods of heading 6811 and 6813. In short, 6811 is cement with fibre, while 6812 is the fibre itself or textile-style goods.
• 6813 covers friction material for brakes, clutches and the like, for example pads and discs that are not mounted. The use as friction material sets it apart.
• If the product is plain cement or concrete and not a fibre-cement article, look here.
• 6808 covers panels, boards, tiles and blocks made of vegetable fibre, straw, shavings, chips or wood waste, bound with cement, plaster or other mineral binders. Check the raw material.

HS 6811 import and export data: who imports fibre cement sheets?

Knowing the code is the first step. The next question is who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Use the import and export pages to start, or look at buyer and supplier lists for fibre-cement goods.