6806.90.00.90/Exfoliated Vermiculite Loose Fill/Japan

Exfoliated Vermiculite Loose Fill from Japan

Expanded vermiculite granules used as lightweight loose-fill insulation for attics and masonry walls, providing fire resistance and thermal protection. Classified under HTS 6806.90.00.90 as an expanded mineral material for heat-insulating purposes, distinct from mixtures or shaped articles.

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%

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Import Tips

• Test for loose bulk density to distinguish from articles; bulk expanded clays/vermiculite stay in this code

• Provide origin certificates proving non-asbestos contamination to avoid Chapter 68 reclassification

• Declare particle size distribution to comply with USDA phytosanitary rules if used in horticultural mixes