Lightweight Concrete Building Bricks
Lightweight bricks produced with expanded clay aggregates or foam in a cement matrix, ideal for partition walls due to reduced weight. They qualify under HTS 6810.11.00 as concrete bricks for building purposes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rectangular decorative tiles or flagstones
If shaped or surfaced for flooring rather than walls, they classify as tiles under 6810.11.10 or 6810.12.
If non-agglomerated cement mixtures sold as raw blocks
Unfinished cement preparations without binding into solid articles fall under Chapter 38.
If clay-based lightweight firebricks
Ceramic or clay bricks, even lightweight, are in Chapter 69 for refractory uses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include aggregate type details in invoices to distinguish from denser solid blocks
• Comply with EPA regulations on lightweight additives if importing from certain regions
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as tiles, which could shift to 6810.11.10 subheading
Related Products under HTS 6810.11.00
Concrete Hollow Building Blocks
These are precast hollow blocks made from Portland cement, aggregates, and water, used primarily for constructing walls in residential and commercial buildings. They fall under HTS 6810.11.00 as building blocks of concrete, designed for load-bearing and non-load-bearing masonry applications.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks
AAC blocks are lightweight, precast concrete with air-entraining agents, steam-cured for insulation and fire resistance in modern buildings. HTS 6810.11.00 covers these as concrete building blocks.
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.
Vibrated Concrete Paver Bricks
Dense, vibrated concrete bricks for pedestrian pavements and driveways, with textured surfaces for grip. Under HTS 6810.11.00 when used as building bricks rather than decorative tiles.
High-Strength Concrete Curb Bricks
Heavy-duty concrete bricks for street curbs and gutters, molded with high cement ratios for durability. Fits HTS 6810.11.00 as specialized building bricks.
Precast Concrete Partition Bricks
Precast bricks for interior non-load-bearing partitions, often with alignment holes for rods. HTS 6810.11.00 for concrete building blocks.