Diatomaceous Earth Firebrick
A high-temperature resistant brick made from diatomaceous earth (kieselguhr), a siliceous fossil meal, shaped and fired for use in industrial furnaces and kilns. It falls under HTS 6901.00.00.00 as a ceramic good specifically of siliceous fossil meals, providing superior insulation due to its low thermal conductivity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily clay-based rather than diatomite
Clay refractory bricks fall under heading 6902, while siliceous fossil meals like diatomite classify in 6901.
If for non-refractory building blocks
Other refractory ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals go to 6903 if not bricks/blocks/tiles.
If unfired or agglomerated only
Chapter 69 excludes unfired articles; agglomerated siliceous materials classify in Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify composition certificates confirming siliceous fossil meal content like kieselguhr to avoid reclassification to clay-based bricks
• Provide firing process documentation proving temperatures exceeded 800°C per Chapter 69 notes
• Check for uniformity in density and absorption to prevent disputes over 'similar siliceous earths' classification
Related Products under HTS 6901.00.00.00
Kieselguhr Insulating Brick
Insulating ceramic brick produced from kieselguhr (diatomite), offering excellent thermal resistance for boiler linings and high-heat applications. Classified under HTS 6901.00.00.00 due to its composition from siliceous fossil meals fired after shaping.
Tripolite Ceramic Block
Heavy-duty ceramic block made from tripolite, a siliceous fossil earth similar to diatomite, used in furnace construction. HTS 6901.00.00.00 covers such goods explicitly including 'similar siliceous earths' that are shaped and fired.
Diatomite Pool Filter Block
Ceramic block composed of diatomaceous earth for use in swimming pool filtration systems, providing high porosity after firing. Falls under HTS 6901.00.00.00 as 'other ceramic goods' of siliceous fossil meals.
Kieselguhr Roofing Tile
Lightweight roofing tile manufactured from kieselguhr for thermal insulation in construction. HTS 6901.00.00.00 includes tiles of siliceous fossil meals, distinct from common clay tiles.
Tripolite Absorbent Brick
Absorbent ceramic brick from tripolite used in industrial spill control and chemical absorption. Classified in HTS 6901.00.00.00 for ceramic goods of similar siliceous earths fired after shaping.
Diatomaceous Earth Kiln Shelf
Fired ceramic shelf made from diatomite for supporting pottery in kilns, valued for lightweight insulation. HTS 6901.00.00.00 applies to such 'other ceramic goods' of siliceous fossil meals.