Kieselguhr Insulating Brick from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include lab test results showing water absorption and silica content typical of diatomaceous earth
• Ensure marking indicates 'diatomite' or 'kieselguhr' composition for customs verification
• Avoid mixing with clay products in shipments to prevent average absorption calculations affecting classification