Insulating Ceramic Filler Bricks from Germany
Low-density ceramic bricks with insulating properties used as fillers in composite building panels. Fired from lightweight clay aggregates at >800°C, classified in HTS 6904.90 as other ceramic support or filler tiles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Explicitly state non-electrical use to avoid Chapter 85 exclusion
• Thermal conductivity tests aid in proving building insulation intent
• Avoid bulk import with refractories to prevent averaging issues