Vermiculite-Core Acoustic Door Seals from China

Intumescent acoustic pads with exfoliated vermiculite cores for fire-rated door sound seals in commercial buildings. Expand under heat while maintaining sound insulation. Sound-absorbing mineral article under HTS 6806.10.00.10.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.9%

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

Include intumescent expansion test data per ASTM E84 for fire door assemblies

Declare as 'articles' not components to stay in 6806 vs Chapter 83 hardware

Avoid adhesive backing if it exceeds 5% weight to prevent plastics reclassification