Diatomaceous Earth Ceramic Insulating Brick

Solid fired brick incorporating diatomaceous earth for high-temperature insulation in building envelopes. HTS 6904.10.0010 classification for heat insulating solid ceramic building bricks per fired ceramic definitions.

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.

6903.90.00Same rate: 35%

If for boiler/furnace lining applications

Other refractory bricks classify in 6903 when designed for industrial high-heat rather than building insulation.

2512.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as raw diatomaceous earth without ceramic processing

Siliceous fossil meals exclude processed ceramic articles; manufacturing stage determines chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

1

Laboratory analysis confirming inorganic nonmetallic fired composition required. 2

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as mineral substances (25). 3

Thickness documentation critical to exclude tile provisions

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