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Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks

Segmental concrete blocks stacked without mortar for gravity retaining walls up to certain heights. Under HTS 6810.11.00.70 as other unreinforced concrete building blocks for civil engineering. Designed for soil retention in landscaping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.2%+37.5%40.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
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.

7308.90.70Higher: 75% vs 40.7%

If with steel tie-backs

Blocks with steel reinforcements become Chapter 73 structures.

6810.19Lower: 16.4% vs 40.7%

If large format for heavy retaining

Heavier duty may qualify as reinforced under 6810.19.

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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€’ Provide engineering data on stack height limits to confirm non-structural use

β€’ Declare setback angles and pin connections if present