Mineral Wool Preformed Pipe Insulation

Preformed cylindrical mineral wool insulation sleeves for steam and hot water pipes, offering high-temperature resistance and noise reduction. HTS 6806.10.00.60 covers such pipe-specific articles of heat/sound-insulating mineral wools, excluding chapter exclusions like coated textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6806.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If rectangular blocks or segments

Pipe-specific cylindrical forms are 6806.10; non-pipe shapes like blocks go to 6806.20

8546.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If electrical insulators from mineral materials

Electrical insulating articles are excluded per Chapter 68 note (h) and classified in 8546

5601.21.00Lower: 38.6% vs 38.9%

If textile-woven mineral fiber fabric

Woven mineral fiber textiles fall under Chapter 56, excluded by Chapter 68 note (c)

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact mineral composition (e.g

% rock wool) and temperature rating for accurate HTS verification

Check for country-of-origin marking; common issue with blended fibers from multiple sources

Bundle with foil facing? Enter facing separately if it's a distinct plastic/metal layer under other chapters