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
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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