Is asbestos illegal in the United States?

Partly. Asbestos is restricted in the United States. 2024 rule bans white asbestos imports; last uses end by 2037.

EPA Part 1 chrysotile rule (89 FR 21970, 28 Mar 2024): raw chrysotile imports banned May 2024; chlor-alkali diaphragms phased out by 2029 (most) and 2036 (rest); nuclear-disposal sheet gaskets until end 2037 (USGS MCS Feb 2026). Rule covers chrysotile only. Fifth Circuit challenge (No. 24-60193) argued 1 Jun 2026, no ruling found; EPA dropped its reconsideration plan 7 Jul 2025. IBAS lists the US as banned (added 23 Jul 2024); amber because legal uses continue until 2037.

Source: EPA TSCA rule, 2024

Banned (68)Restricted (4)Allowed

The United States is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Canada).
In North America: banned in 2 of 17 countries.