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Diatomite Thermal Insulation Block

High-porosity thermal insulation block from diatomaceous earth for ovens and high-heat enclosures. HTS 6901.00.00.00 specifically for blocks of siliceous fossil meals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6906.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clay chimney liners

Clay-based refractory construction goods go to 6906.

6806.20.00Same rate: 35%

If unfired exfoliated forms

Unfired agglomerated siliceous materials classify in 6806.

6903.10.00Same rate: 35%

If special refractory bricks

Highly engineered refractory shapes move to 6903.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include thermal conductivity data (<0.15 W/mK typical for diatomite)

Certify no organic binders exceeding Chapter 69 curing exclusions

Invoice as 'blocks' not 'boards' to match terminology

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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.

Kieselguhr Insulating Brick

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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.

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