Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials, mainly including finished or semi-finished products made from these materials, such as stone slabs, cement bricks, asbestos products, mica products, etc. This chapter does not include minerals in their natural state (Chapter 25) or ceramic products (Chapter 69), nor does it include glass and glassware (Chapter 70). Heading 6812 covers various articles made from processed asbestos (including chrysotile), as well as articles of mixtures with asbestos as the main component, such as asbestos textiles, asbestos clothing, asbestos paper, asbestos boards, asbestos gaskets, asbestos friction materials, etc. However, it does not include asbestos-cement products (heading 6811) or unprocessed natural asbestos (heading 2524). The first 2 digits (68): indicate Chapter 68, i.e., articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials. The 3rd-4th digits (12): indicate heading 6812, i.e., articles of processed asbestos fibers; articles of mixtures with asbestos as the main component; and articles with asbestos and magnesium carbonate as the main components. The 5th-6th digits (80): indicate subheading 681280, i.e., articles of chrysotile. Chrysotile is a type of asbestos belonging to serpentine asbestos, and its articles are separately listed under this subheading, distinct from articles of other types of asbestos (such as crocidolite, amosite, etc., classified under 6812.91 or 6812.99). The goods are articles made of chrysotile. Chrysotile is a type of asbestos, and its articles should be classified under heading 6812. Since chrysotile is specifically listed in the subheadings (6812.80), it is preferentially classified under this subheading rather than subheadings for other asbestos articles (such as 6812.91 or 6812.99). At the same time, care should be taken to distinguish from asbestos-cement products (6811), where cement is the main component and asbestos is only used as a reinforcing material.

Product Name: The standard name of the declared commodity should include "chrysotile" and the specific product type, such as "chrysotile brake pads". Material: State the main component, which should be clearly identified as chrysotile, with the content percentage noted, and whether other materials are contained. Use: Describe the final use of the product, such as for automotive braking, sealing, thermal insulation, etc. Specifications/Model: Fill in the product's dimensions, model, etc., such as thickness, width, length, etc. Processing Technique: Briefly describe the manufacturing process, such as weaving, pressing, molding, etc., to determine whether it is a processed article. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Packaging Specifications: State the packaging method and quantity per package, such as "100 pieces per box". Product Name: Chrysotile brake pads; Material: Chrysotile (content 70%), resin binder (20%), other fillers (10%); Use: For automotive disc brakes; Specifications/Model: Model AB-123, thickness 10mm, width 50mm, length 100mm; Processing Technique: Compression molding; Brand: None; Packaging Specifications: 50 pieces per box, each piece individually packaged. Mistakenly classifying chrysotile articles under 6812.91 (other asbestos articles), failing to note that chrysotile has a separate subheading. Mistakenly classifying asbestos-cement products (such as asbestos tiles) under 6812, when they should actually be classified under 6811. Failing to declare the chrysotile content, making it impossible to determine whether it is a chrysotile article. Mistakenly classifying unprocessed chrysotile raw material (2524) under 6812.

Core basis for classification: First confirm whether the goods are processed chrysotile articles. Chrysotile is a type of asbestos, and according to HS notes, subheading 6812.80 specifically covers articles of chrysotile. If the article is a mixture of chrysotile and other materials, and chrysotile is the main component, it is still classified under this subheading. However, if the article is an asbestos-cement product (with cement as the main component), it is classified under 6811. In addition, care should be taken to distinguish from unprocessed asbestos (2524) and asbestos articles (other subheadings of 6812). 6811 Asbestos-cement products: 6811 covers articles with cement, cellulose, etc. as the main components, where asbestos is only used as a reinforcing material, such as asbestos-cement boards, pipes, etc.; while 6812 covers articles with asbestos as the main component. 2524 Natural asbestos: 2524 covers unprocessed natural asbestos fibers, including chrysotile; while 6812 covers processed chrysotile articles, such as woven, pressed, etc. 681291 Crocidolite articles: 6812.91 covers articles of crocidolite (blue asbestos), which is different from chrysotile and belongs to amphibole asbestos. The type of asbestos must be distinguished during classification. 681299 Other asbestos articles: 6812.99 covers asbestos articles other than chrysotile and crocidolite, such as amosite articles; if it is a chrysotile article, it should be classified under 6812.80. 6813 Friction materials and articles: 6813 covers friction materials and articles based on asbestos, other minerals or cellulose, such as brake pads, clutch plates; but if it is clearly made of chrysotile and not mixed with other materials to form friction materials, it may still be classified under 6812.80. Judgment should be based on composition and use. Is it confirmed that the goods are made of chrysotile? Has it been processed and formed, rather than being raw material? Is asbestos the main component? Is it distinguished from asbestos-cement products? Is it distinguished from friction materials (6813)?

What is the difference in HS codes between chrysotile articles and crocidolite articles? Chrysotile articles are classified under subheading 6812.80, crocidolite articles under 6812.91, and other asbestos articles under 6812.99. Classification requires accurate distinction based on the type of asbestos. Chrysotile is serpentine asbestos, while crocidolite is amphibole asbestos. How to determine whether an asbestos article is classified under 6811 or 6812? The key is the main component: if cement is the main component and asbestos is only used as a reinforcing material, it is classified under 6811 (asbestos-cement products); if asbestos is the main component, it is classified under 6812 (asbestos articles). Should chrysotile brake pads be classified under 6812.80 or 6813? If the brake pads have chrysotile as the main component and are not mixed with other materials to form friction materials, they are classified under 6812.80; but if the brake pads are typical friction materials (such as containing binders, fillers, etc.), they are usually classified under 6813. Judgment should be based on the specific composition and processing technique. What key information must be provided when declaring chrysotile articles? The following must be provided: product name (including chrysotile), material (chrysotile content), use, specifications/model, processing technique, brand, packaging specifications. This information helps customs accurately classify the goods. What is the difference in HS codes between chrysotile raw material and chrysotile articles? Chrysotile raw material is classified under 2524 (natural asbestos), while chrysotile articles are classified under 6812.80. Raw material is unprocessed fiber, while articles are products that have been processed (such as woven, pressed, etc.). If chrysotile articles are mixed with other materials, how should they be classified? If chrysotile is still the main component, they are classified under 6812.80; if other materials are the main component, they are classified according to the main component, such as cement products under 6811. The proportion of components must be provided. What special regulatory conditions are required for exporting chrysotile articles? Chrysotile is a hazardous substance, and many countries prohibit or restrict its use. Before export, it is necessary to understand the regulations of the destination country and may need to provide test reports, MSDS, etc. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked with the General Administration of Customs or by consulting professional institutions. How to check the import tariff rate for chrysotile articles? Tariff rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. Usually, HS code 681280 is required, and attention should be paid to preferential rates under free trade agreements.