6806.10.00.10 - Accoustical pads and boards

This HTS category, 6806.10.00.10, specifically covers acoustical pads and boards. These are articles manufactured from mineral wools, such as slag wool, rock wool, and similar materials, which are designed for sound absorption and insulation. The key characteristic of goods classified here is their physical form as pre-fabricated pads or boards, intended for direct installation to reduce noise or improve acoustic environments in buildings and other structures.

While the broader heading 6806 encompasses various forms of mineral wools and related expanded materials, this particular subcategory is distinguished by its finished product form as acoustical pads and boards. It differentiates from bulk, sheet, or roll forms of mineral wool (6806.10.00 excluding .10) which are typically raw materials for further processing or installation in a less consolidated manner.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on the material composition (mineral wools) and the specific end-product form and intended use (acoustical pads and boards). Importers and exporters should ensure that the goods are indeed manufactured from the specified mineral materials and are presented in a pad or board format to correctly apply this HTS code.