Diatomaceous Earth Kiln Shelf from Mexico
A fired ceramic shelf made from diatomite for supporting pottery in kilns, valued for lightweight insulation. This product falls under tariff item 6901.00.00 as an 'other ceramic good' of siliceous fossil meals, since it is shaped and fired from diatomaceous earth. The heading explicitly includes such ceramic goods beyond bricks, blocks, and tiles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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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: Equal To 6901000000; Equal To 6901000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Classify the kiln shelf as a ceramic good of siliceous fossil meals and ensure it is fired at temperatures above 800°C to meet Chapter 69 criteria
• Keep records of the manufacturing process, including firing temperatures, for CBSA verification
• Check if the shelf is considered a refractory article, which might require additional classification review