6811.40.00.00 - Containing asbestos

This HTS category, 6811.40.00.00, specifically enumerates articles manufactured from asbestos-cement or similar composite materials where asbestos is a constituent component. These goods are primarily characterized by their use of asbestos for its known properties of heat resistance, insulation, and reinforcement. Examples of products falling under this heading include sheets, panels, pipes, and building materials that explicitly contain asbestos fibers bound within a cementitious matrix.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, "Not containing asbestos," by the definitive presence of asbestos in its composition. While both categories may encompass articles with similar forms or intended uses (e.g., building boards), the inclusion of asbestos is the sole determinant for classification under 6811.40.00.00. The absence of asbestos would necessitate classification under the alternative heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions at this level are therefore solely based on the determination of whether the article is made of asbestos-cement or a similar material that demonstrably contains asbestos. This requires careful examination of product specifications, material composition, and potentially laboratory analysis if the presence of asbestos is not explicitly declared or evident.