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Vermiculite Fireproofing Blanket

Flexible blankets of exfoliated vermiculite layered for fire protection in welding areas. HTS 6806.90.00 includes these as heat-insulating mineral material articles other than those in 6811/6812.

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.

5903.90.30Higher: 40.2% vs 37.5%

If heavily coated textile base dominates

Textile fabrics coated with minerals fall under chapter 59 if textile predominant.

6813.81.00Same rate: 37.5%

If containing asbestos friction materials

Asbestos brake/clutch products exclude from chapter 68 general mineral articles.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 37.5%

If plastic-encapsulated vermiculite sheets

Plastic primary material shifts classification to chapter 39.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Fire rating test reports (ASTM E84) crucial for substantiating insulating claims

β€’ Specify vermiculite purity to avoid asbestos contamination flags