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Exfoliated Vermiculite Loose Fill from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Test for heavy metal contaminants common in vermiculite sources

• Declare expansion ratio to verify processing level