Rock Wool Pipe Insulation Jacket

Pre-formed rock wool insulation specifically designed as a jacket for covering pipes, made from spun molten rock fibers bonded with resin. It falls under HTS 6806.10.00.60 as slag wool, rock wool, or similar mineral wools shaped as pipe coverings for heat-insulating purposes. This excludes articles of heading 6811 or 6812 and chapter 69 products.

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 supplied as flat boards or panels

Shaped pipe coverings are specifically under 6806.10, while flat or molded boards/panels shift to 6806.20

6811.82.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If made primarily of alumina or silica fibers

Refractory ceramic fiber products fall under Chapter 68 heading 6811, not mineral wools of 6806

3917.31.00.00Lower: 38.1% vs 38.9%

If made of flexible cellular polyurethane

Synthetic polymer-based insulation like foam is classified under Chapter 39 plastics, not mineral materials

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product is mineral wool-based (rock/slag wool) and specifically for pipe covering to avoid misclassification under bulk forms

Include technical specs and manufacturer certifications confirming heat-insulating properties and R-value for customs compliance

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