Mineral Wool Acoustic Ceiling Tile from Mexico
Perforated ceiling panels made from compressed slag wool with a decorative facing, designed for sound absorption in commercial spaces. It qualifies for HTS 6806.90.00.90 as a sound-absorbing article of mineral materials, excluding those of heading 6811 or 6812.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) test reports to substantiate sound-absorbing claims during customs review
• Avoid metal reinforcements that could trigger classification as Chapter 73 iron/steel articles
• Label with fire ratings (e.g
• Class A) to prevent scrutiny under building code exclusions