Exfoliated Vermiculite Loose Fill

Expanded vermiculite particles in bulk for loose-fill attic insulation and fire protection. Though under slag wool subheading per hierarchy, HTS 6806.10.00.90 includes similar expanded mineral materials for heat insulation, excluding 6811/6812.

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 pure exfoliated vermiculite without wool mix

Dedicated subheading for exfoliated vermiculite distinguishes from wool intermixtures.

2530.90.20.00Lower: 27.9% vs 38.9%

If unexfoliated raw vermiculite

Unworked earths remain in Chapter 25 per chapter exclusions.

6812Lower: 10% vs 38.9%

If in articles like fireproof boards

Fabricated expanded mineral articles shift to 6812.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for heavy metal contaminants common in vermiculite sources

Declare expansion ratio to verify processing level

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