Lightweight Hollow Thermal Ceramic Blocks from Japan
Fired lightweight hollow ceramic blocks optimized for heat insulation in multi-story residential construction. Classified under HTS 6904.10.00.30 as heat insulating hollow building bricks meeting fired ceramic construction material standards. Accelerates construction while improving thermal envelope.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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