Rock Wool Insulation Batt

A pre-cut batt made from spun rock wool fibers, bonded with resin, used for thermal and acoustic insulation in walls and attics. It falls under HTS 6806.90.00.90 as a heat-insulating and sound-absorbing article of mineral material, not classified in headings 6811, 6812, or chapter 69.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6806.20.00Same rate: 35%

If loose, unbonded mineral wool fibers without shaping

Loose fibers like rock wool roving classify under the specific subheading for mineral wools, not articles.

6811.82.00Same rate: 35%

If containing over 30% asbestos fibers

Asbestos-cement articles or mixtures shift to Chapter 68 heading 6811 due to hazardous composition exclusion.

6902.10.10Same rate: 35%

If fired and shaped into refractory bricks

Heat-processed mineral materials become ceramic refractory products under Chapter 69.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify R-value certification and fiber composition to confirm classification under mineral wools, avoiding misclassification as plastic foams

Include safety data sheets (SDS) for respirable fibers in documentation to meet EPA and OSHA import requirements

Ensure packaging labels indicate non-combustible properties to prevent reclassification as building materials under Chapter 68

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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.

Mineral Wool Acoustic Ceiling Tile

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Foamed Slag Thermal Block

Lightweight blocks produced from expanded foamed slag, used for insulated concrete forms in construction. Falls under HTS 6806.90.00.90 as an expanded mineral material article for heat-insulation, not refractory products of chapter 69.

Expanded Clay Pebbles Hydroponics

Round, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) balls used as growing medium in hydroponic systems for thermal insulation and drainage. Classified in HTS 6806.90.00.90 as expanded clays, a sound-insulating mineral material not covered by other headings.

Slag Wool Pipe Insulation

Cylindrical jackets of resin-bonded slag wool for insulating steam pipes and HVAC ducts, reducing heat loss and noise. HTS 6806.90.00.90 covers this as a heat- and sound-insulating article of mineral wool.

Vermiculite Fireproof Board

Compressed exfoliated vermiculite boards for fire-rated enclosures and safes, offering high-temperature insulation. Under HTS 6806.90.00.90 as a mixture/article of heat-insulating mineral materials.