Hemlock Wood Wool Insulation from China

Compressed hemlock excelsior panels for loose-fill wall insulation (R-value 2.2 per inch). HTS 4405.00.00.00 classification for cellulosic wood wool insulation. Borate treatment for fire/smoldering resistance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Thermal conductivity certificates (K-factor) for building code approval

Borate content analysis (<15%) to maintain wood wool status

Settled density specs (2.5-3.5 lb/cu.ft.) for blower installation