Foamglass Ceramic Insulating Brick

Solid brick made from cellular glass (foamglass) fired into durable heat insulating ceramic form for foundation walls and roof insulation. Falls under HTS 6904.10.0010 as solid building bricks meeting fired ceramic requirements with exceptional low thermal conductivity.

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.

7005Lower: 14.9% vs 35%

If classified primarily as floated/cellular glass sheets

Glass chapter (70) covers cellular glass products not specifically building bricks; form and end-use differentiate.

6909.19.50Higher: 39% vs 35%

If finished as decorative porcelain labware

Porcelain articles of heading 6909 exclude building materials; end product function changes classification.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If unfired prepared binders/chemical preparations

Chapter 69 requires firing after shaping; chemical products exclude ceramic building bricks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

1

Cellular glass certification must confirm ceramic firing process per Chapter 69. 2

Distinguish from Chapter 70 glass articles via construction end-use. 3

Solid brick density verification prevents tile misclassification

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