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
40.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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