Lightweight Concrete Building Bricks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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