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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.

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.

6907Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If unglazed clay absorbent tiles

Absorbent earthenware tiles of clay classify under 6907, not fossil meals.

6909.90.00.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If finished lab absorbent ware

Porcelain or stoneware lab articles go to 6909-6914.

2811.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If calcined/unshaped silica

Unfired siliceous earths remain mineral products in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document absorption capacity >3% if resembling earthenware but confirm fossil meal base

Avoid 'porcelain' claims; these are opaque per US note definitions

Certify no metallic oxides that could shift to cermets in 8113

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