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Heat Insulating Ceramic Hollow Building Bricks from China

These hollow ceramic bricks are fired from clay and designed with internal voids to provide superior thermal insulation in building walls. They fall under HTS 6904.10.00.30 as heat insulating hollow building bricks, meeting Chapter 69 requirements for fired ceramic products used in construction. The structure minimizes heat transfer while maintaining structural integrity.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify firing temperature exceeds 800°C and document thermal conductivity specs to confirm heat insulating classification per Chapter 69 notes

Include test reports for water absorption and material composition to avoid reclassification as non-ceramic under heading 6804

Check building code compliance certificates as common pitfalls include missing structural load-bearing documentation