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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%+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.

6810.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.7%

If assembled into full wall panels

Prefabricated building components beyond blocks are 6810.91.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 40.7%

If plastic foam dominates over cement

Primarily plastic cellular blocks classify in Chapter 39.

7019.90Lower: 16.8% vs 40.7%

If with significant glass fiber reinforcement

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

Not sure which classification is right?

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€’ 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