HS Code 681291
6-digit classification for Clothing, Clothing Accessories,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813 : Other : Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear
Also searched as: asbestos clothing, asbestos protective wear, asbestos suits, asbestos gloves, asbestos footwear, asbestos headgear
Classification
How 681291 breaks down
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813
Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear
Short answer
What HS code 681291 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 681291 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for clothing, clothing accessories, footwear…; often searched as asbestos clothing, asbestos protective wear, asbestos suits. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 681291?
Buyers sourcing clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 681291 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 681291
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 681291 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 6812
Other HS codes under 6812
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813". If 681291 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 681291: common questions
What is HS code 681291?
HS code 681291 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813 : Other : Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear". The first two digits (68) are the chapter — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials — and digits 3-4 (6812) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 681291?
Common products classified under 681291 include asbestos clothing, asbestos protective wear, asbestos suits, asbestos gloves, asbestos footwear, asbestos headgear and similar items matching clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 681291?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 681291 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (681291) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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