Expanded Clay Acoustical Partition Boards from Japan
Lightweight boards made from expanded clay (LECA) granules bound with mineral adhesives for office partitions that reduce noise transmission. Classified in HTS 6806.90.00.10 for sound-absorbing articles of expanded clays, excluding coated textiles or Chapter 69 items. Ideal for modular interior construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test and certify clay expansion process and sound transmission class (STC); label as non-toxic
• For EU imports, meet REACH for clay sourcing; pitfall is bulk import misclassified as raw clay
• Use humidity-controlled shipping to maintain integrity of porous structure