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.
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If in rigid slab or block form
Rigid or semi-rigid mineral wool slabs are specifically classified under 6806.20, while flexible batts fall under 'other'.
If containing asbestos fibers
Any asbestos-containing mineral wool articles are excluded from chapter 68 note and moved to heading 6811.
If fired and shaped into refractory bricks
Heat-processed mineral wools become ceramic refractory products under chapter 69.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify R-value certification and fiber content to ensure compliance with EPA insulation standards
• Provide mill test reports confirming non-asbestos mineral composition to avoid reclassification
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