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Exfoliated Vermiculite Loose Fill from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for heavy metal contaminants common in vermiculite sources

• Declare expansion ratio to verify processing level