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Vermiculite Concrete Roof Insulation Deck

Precast concrete panels with exfoliated vermiculite aggregate for lightweight roofing. Falls under HTS 6806.90.00 as insulating articles incorporating expanded minerals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6810.19.12Higher: 42.4% vs 37.5%

If predominantly cement-based with minor vermiculite

Cementitious products with <50% expanded minerals stay in 6810.

6905.90.00Higher: 40.7% vs 37.5%

If fully ceramic-fired concrete

Vitrified vermiculite concrete shifts to chapter 69 roof tiles.

7308.90.95Higher: 75% vs 37.5%

If steel-reinforced structural decking

Metal primary construction excludes to chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Aggregate composition (% vermiculite) must demonstrate insulating functionality

β€’ Structural engineering specs differentiate from regular concrete products