Fired Clay Chimney Liners from Japan
Cylindrical fired clay sections used to line interior chimney flues for heat and corrosion resistance in residential construction. HTS 6905.90.0050 covers these as other ceramic constructional goods. Distinguished from building bricks in 6904 by specific chimney application.
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
Import Tips
• Include flue dimension specs and firing certificates to prove constructional use
• Test for water absorption under 3% if stoneware-like
• Pitfall: importing with mortar as a set may trigger parts classification