# European Union tariff lines under HS 6812.80

> The European Union tariff splits HS 6812.80 (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, of crocidolite) into 4 national lines: 6812 80 10 10 (for use in civil aircraft), 6812 80 10 90 (other), 6812 80 90 10 (for use in civil aircraft) and 6812 80 90 90 (other).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681280
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 68](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/68) / [6812.80](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681280)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [6812.80](https://border.bot/hs-codes/681280)
- National lines: 4
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 68: Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

## European Union lines under 6812.80

The European Union tariff splits HS 6812.80 (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, of crocidolite) into 4 national lines: 6812 80 10 10 (for use in civil aircraft), 6812 80 10 90 (other), 6812 80 90 10 (for use in civil aircraft) and 6812 80 90 90 (other).

- [6812 80 10 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6812801010) Of crocidolite, Fabricated fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate, For use in civil aircraft
- [6812 80 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6812801090) Of crocidolite, Fabricated fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate, Other. Duty (MFN): 1.7%
- [6812 80 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6812809010) Of crocidolite, Other, For use in civil aircraft
- [6812 80 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6812809090) Of crocidolite, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 6812.80 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/681280): 2 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 6812.80](https://border.bot/hs-codes/681280)

- Previous subheading: [6811.89](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681189) Other articles
- Next subheading: [6812.91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681291) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 6812.80?

The European Union tariff splits HS 6812.80 (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, of crocidolite) into 4 national lines: 6812 80 10 10 (for use in civil aircraft), 6812 80 10 90 (other), 6812 80 90 10 (for use in civil aircraft) and 6812 80 90 90 (other).

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681280.json