Basalt Fiber Acoustic Insulation Boards from Mexico
Basalt fiber acoustic insulation boards are rigid panels spun from melted basalt rock, similar to rock wool, and are used for soundproofing in theaters and home theaters. The natural mineral fibers provide excellent acoustic absorption without chemical binders. They are classified under tariff item 6806.10.00 as rock wool or similar mineral wools in bulk, sheets or rolls.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 6801000000–6815919000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 68061000; Starts With 68061000; Equal To 6806100010; Equal To 6806100090; Equal To 6806100010; Equal To 6806100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the boards are free of chemical binders that could alter their classification as mineral wools
• Provide a detailed product description and material safety data sheet to the CBSA to support the tariff classification
• Verify that the boards do not fall under Chapter 94 exclusions for building materials