Insulated Hollow Clay Blocks for Load-Bearing Walls from China
Hollow clay blocks with internal insulation voids for load-bearing exterior walls, produced by high-temperature firing after shaping. Falls under HTS 6904.10.00.40 as other hollow building bricks essential for energy-efficient construction.
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
• Certify structural load ratings and compressive strength to support building brick classification
• Ensure no metallic reinforcements, as those might classify as Chapter 73 articles
• Document water absorption under 3% if stoneware-like to differentiate from earthenware exclusions