Cement Sandwich Building Blocks

Sandwich blocks with a concrete core and insulating foam layers bonded by cement, used for energy-efficient walls. Classified in HTS 6810.11.00 as composite concrete building blocks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

6810.91.00Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

If assembled into full wall panels

Prefabricated building components beyond blocks are 6810.91.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 38.2%

If plastic foam dominates over cement

Primarily plastic cellular blocks classify in Chapter 39.

7019.90Lower: 14.3% vs 38.2%

If with significant glass fiber reinforcement

Glass fiber articles may shift to Chapter 70 if fibrous content prevails.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify insulation material in docs; foam content under 20% keeps it as concrete block

β€’ Comply with building insulation standards like R-value declarations

β€’ Avoid classifying as 'prefab panels' to stay in blocks category