6806.90.00.10 - Accoustical pads and boards

This HTS category, 6806.90.00.10, specifically covers acoustical pads and boards that are manufactured from mineral wools, exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, or similar expanded mineral materials. These products are designed for their sound-insulating or sound-absorbing properties. The key defining characteristic for inclusion in this subheading is their function and composition, distinguishing them from raw or unprocessed mineral materials.

While the parent heading 6806 encompasses a broad range of heat-insulating, sound-insulating, and sound-absorbing mineral materials, this specific subheading drills down to articles that are formed into pre-fabricated pads and boards for direct application as acoustical treatments. It excludes articles of asbestos or similar materials classified under headings 6811 or 6812, and also excludes ceramic products of Chapter 69, which would have different properties and manufacturing processes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of goods under 6806.90.00.10 relies heavily on their physical form as pads or boards, their intended use for acoustic management, and their composition from the mineral-based materials described within the broader heading. Examples might include acoustic ceiling tiles, wall panels, or insulation batts specifically engineered for sound dampening.