U.S. imports of Mineral Wools (Slag Wool, Rock Wool, etc.) in Bulk, Sheets, or Rolls (SITC 66351) totaled $12.9M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Mineral Wools (Slag Wool, Rock Wool, etc.) in Bulk, Sheets, or Rolls paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.69% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Mineral Wools (Slag Wool, Rock Wool, etc.) in Bulk, Sheets, or Rolls imports of $12.9M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRock wool and slag wool — produced by spinning molten mineral or industrial slag into fine fibers — are widely traded thermal and acoustic insulation materials used across construction, industrial piping, and HVAC applications. The physical form at import (bulk loose fiber, sheet, or roll) affects both classification and freight logistics, with rolls and sheets commanding different pricing tiers than bulk fiber. Importers sourcing these materials should be aware that certain mineral wool products have been subject to antidumping proceedings, making origin documentation and mill certifications commercially important.
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1.0K import shipments a month
Yes — bulk loose mineral wool, formed sheets, and rolls may be classified differently at the HTS 10-digit level, which can affect applicable duty rates and any trade-remedy exposure. Importers should confirm the specific form with their supplier and verify the correct subheading with a licensed customs broker.
Rock wool is produced from natural basalt or diabase rock, while slag wool uses blast-furnace slag as its primary feedstock. Both fall under this SITC heading, but end-use specifications — particularly fire-resistance ratings and density requirements in building codes — may favor one over the other, and buyers should request product data sheets confirming fiber composition and thermal performance.
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Basic heading 66351 · $12.9M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together supply 49% of it. United Kingdom pays 13.8% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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Imports
$12.9MYoY · free account
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$8.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $131.9M of Mineral Wools (Slag Wool, Rock Wool, etc.) in Bulk, Sheets, or Rolls and exported $86.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.