Fiber-Cement Chimney Flue Pipe from China

Ventilation tubes made from cellulose fiber-cement for residential chimney systems, heat-resistant up to standard fireplace temps. Under HTS 6811.89.10.00 as non-asbestos fiber-cement tubes, excluding Chapter 94 fittings or Chapter 69 refractories. Provides safe exhaust for wood-burning appliances.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include UL or equivalent fire-rating certifications to meet building code import requirements

Distinguish from refractory pipes by noting non-high-heat end-use in entry docs

Avoid delays by pre-submitting samples for asbestos fiber analysis if origin is high-risk