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Exfoliated Vermiculite Pipe Insulation from Mexico

Compressed exfoliated vermiculite pipe lagging for lightweight thermal protection on exhaust pipes. HTS 6806.10.00.60 covers pipe coverings from expanded mineral materials like vermiculite mixtures.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify vermiculite expansion process and non-asbestos purity for regulatory clearance

• Volume/weight ratios in invoices help prove expanded state vs raw minerals (Chapter 25)

• If mixed with >50% cement, may shift to 6811 as articles of cementitious mixtures