U.S. Imports For Consumption Of Manufactured Asbestos-Based Products In 2023

This table presents detailed data on the quantities, values, and major source countries of manufactured asbestos-based products imported into the United States in 2023. The information is categorized by specific product types identified by Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, providing insight into the economic scale and trade relationships associated with these imports. Understanding these import patterns is important for assessing the industrial demand for asbestos-containing products or their substitutes, monitoring compliance with health and safety regulations, and evaluating the economic impact on domestic industries that may rely on or compete with these imported goods.

In 2023, the total quantity of imported asbestos-based products was 108 metric tons, with a declared customs value of approximately $1.33 billion. The largest value category was brake linings and pads (excluding civil aircraft), which accounted for $774,000,000 in imports primarily from Germany, India, South Korea, and Bolivia, representing 90% of the total value in that category. Another significant segment was asbestos articles not elsewhere specified, with imports valued at $381,000,000 mainly sourced from Mexico, Japan, Canada, and China, contributing 80% of the total value. Notably, asbestos-cement products had a relatively small quantity of 10 metric tons but a value of $18,800, sourced chiefly from Canada, China, and the Netherlands. The data also reflect the presence of nonasbestos materials reported under these categories, as some source countries have asbestos bans. Overall, the import values indicate sustained industrial reliance on these products, with a diversified supply base spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.