Calcium Aluminate Cement
Calcium aluminate cement, primarily composed of 11CaO·7Al2O3 and 12CaO·7Al2O3 phases, is a hydraulic binder for high-temperature refractory applications. It qualifies as an aluminate under tariff item 2841.90.00 as a salt of oxometallic acid.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other ingredients as a prepared refractory
Prepared refractory cements and mortars are classified in heading 38.16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that if the cement is mixed with other materials to form a prepared refractory, it may fall under Chapter 38
• Provide the chemical composition to support classification as a pure aluminate
Related Products under Tariff item 2841.90.00
ACS Reagent Potassium Stannate
ACS reagent grade potassium stannate (K2SnO3) is a chemically defined stannate salt used in analytical chemistry. It is a salt of stannic acid, an oxometallic acid, and falls under the 'Other' tariff item for salts of oxometallic acids.
Aluminum Sodium Oxide (Beta-Alumina)
Beta-alumina (NaAl11O17) is a solid electrolyte powder used in sodium-sulfur batteries. Its pure aluminate structure qualifies it as an oxometallic salt under tariff item 2841.90.00.
Ammonium Metavanadate
Ammonium metavanadate ((NH4)VO3) is a white crystalline powder used as a catalyst in the production of sulfuric acid, in ceramics, and as a drying agent in inks and paints. It is a salt of vanadic acid, an oxometallic acid, and meets the Chapter 28 definition of a separate chemically defined compound.
Ammonium Perrhenate Catalyst Precursor Flakes
Ammonium perrhenate in flake form (NH4ReO4) is a salt of perrhenic acid, a peroxometallic acid, used as a catalyst precursor for hydrocracking. It is a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 28, falling under the 'Other' tariff item.
Ammonium Perrhenate (NH4ReO4) Powder
Ammonium perrhenate powder (NH4ReO4) is the ammonium salt of perrhenic acid, a peroxometallic acid, used in catalysts and alloy production. It is a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 28, falling under the 'Other' tariff item.
Anhydrous Potassium Stannate
Anhydrous potassium stannate (K2SnO3) is a high-purity, water-free compound used in advanced electroplating solutions to produce corrosion-resistant tin coatings. It is classified under tariff item 2841.90.00 as a potassium salt of stannic acid, an oxometallic acid salt.