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.

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.

6810Same rate: 38.2%

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.

3824.50.00Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

If non-agglomerated cement mixtures sold as raw blocks

Unfinished cement preparations without binding into solid articles fall under Chapter 38.

6904.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

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

β€’ Include aggregate type details in invoices to distinguish from denser solid blocks

β€’ Comply with EPA regulations on lightweight additives if importing from certain regions

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as tiles, which could shift to 6810.11.10 subheading