Expanded Mineral Wall Filler Compound
Ready-mixed compound of perlite/vermiculite for fire-rated wall cavity fill. Classified under HTS 6806.90.00 as heat-insulating mineral mixtures.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-refractory mortars/plasters
Prepared binders without significant expanded minerals become chemical preparations.
If primarily cement clinker mixtures
Portland cement-based fillers classify under chapter 25.
If grouts with synthetic polymers
Polymer-modified mineral fillers shift to chapter 32 mastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Mix ratio documentation proving expanded mineral dominance required
• ASTM E119 fire test results support insulating classification
Related Products under HTS 6806.90.00
Foamed Slag Thermal Panels
Pre-fabricated panels of expanded foamed slag for industrial furnace insulation. HTS 6806.90.00 covers these as sound- and heat-insulating articles of expanded mineral materials, excluding chapter 69 products.
Mixture Mineral Wool Soundproofing Panels
Composite panels blending rock wool and expanded clay for studio sound absorption. HTS 6806.90.00 for mixtures/articles of heat/sound-insulating minerals other than 6811/12.
Perlite Loose-Fill Insulation Bags
Bagged expanded perlite granules for attic loose-fill insulation applications. HTS 6806.90.00 covers these expanded mineral materials packaged as insulating articles.
Rock Wool Insulation Batt
A pre-cut batt made from spun rock wool fibers, designed for thermal and acoustic insulation in walls and ceilings. It falls under HTS 6806.90.00 as a heat-insulating and sound-absorbing article of mineral material, not classified under headings 6811, 6812, or chapter 69.
Exfoliated Vermiculite Insulation Board
Compressed boards of expanded vermiculite used for fire-resistant insulation in construction. Classified under HTS 6806.90.00 as an article of expanded mineral material for heat-insulating purposes, distinct from mixtures of 6811 or ceramics.
Mineral Wool Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
Suspended ceiling tiles incorporating rock wool core for sound absorption in offices. Falls under HTS 6806.90.00 as sound-insulating articles of mineral materials, not furniture of chapter 94.