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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.

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.

6905.10.00Higher: 48.5% vs 35%

If clay-based roofing tiles

Common ceramic roofing tiles of clay (not fossil meals) classify under 6905.

6808.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not fired after shaping

Unfired panels or tiles of siliceous materials fall under Chapter 68.

6904.90.00Same rate: 35%

If finished glazed building tiles

Glazed or decorated ceramic tiles for building (non-fossil specific) go to 6904.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm tile thickness <3.2 cm if claiming 'tile' status per US notes for related headings

Include material safety data sheets showing non-toxic siliceous composition

Separate from standard clay roof tiles to prevent blending into 6904 or 6905 classifications

Related Products under HTS 6901.00.00.00

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.

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.

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.