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Ladle Ramming Paste for Steel Mills

Ladle Ramming Paste for Steel Mills is a high-carbon ramming paste using graphite and metallurgical coke powder with phenolic resin binders, applied for hot repair of steel ladle linings. It meets tariff item 3801.30.00 criteria as a paste for furnace linings in steelmaking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3801.90.00Same rate: Free

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the phenolic resin binder is declared and complies with Canadian chemical regulations

• Provide a technical datasheet showing the paste's application for furnace linings

• Verify that the product is not classified as a refractory material under another heading

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