6815.99 - Other:

HTS Code 6815.99 encompasses articles made from mineral substances, not elsewhere specified or included within Chapter 68, and which are not specifically covered by the preceding subheading 6815.91. This category serves as a residual classification for a diverse range of finished or semi-finished goods derived from minerals like stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials, provided they do not fit into more specific headings or subheadings.

Unlike subheading 6815.91, which exclusively covers articles containing specific magnesite, magnesia (in the form of periclase), dolomite (including dolime), or chromite, HTS 6815.99 is broader. It includes articles manufactured from other mineral compositions or combinations not falling under the aforementioned restricted mineral content. The key differentiator lies in the absence of the specified mineral components that define 6815.91.

Within HTS 6815.99, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. For instance, subheading 6815.99.20.00 specifically addresses cut or sawed talc, steatite, and soapstone, as well as articles shaped from these materials. The remaining "Other" classifications under 6815.99 are further delineated, with one branch (6815.99.41) pointing towards "Other" articles and another, designated by the roman numeral "I", identifying goods of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, as well as refractory goods, indicating a need for continued subdivision based on material composition and application.