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Insulating Alumina Refractory Brick

A lightweight insulating brick with more than 50% alumina and a porous structure, used for furnace backup insulation. It is a fired ceramic with low thermal conductivity at high temperatures, qualifying as a refractory constructional good.

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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  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 69022000; Starts With 69022000; Equal To 6902200011; Equal To 6902200019; Equal To 6902200080; Equal To 6902200090; Equal To 6902200011; Equal To 6902200019; Equal To 6902200080; Equal To 6902200090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6903.90.00Same rate: Free

If the brick is not used in construction but as a specialized insulating article

Other refractory ceramic articles may be classified under heading 69.03.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the brick contains more than 50% alumina by weight and is fired after shaping

• Provide documentation on the porous structure to support classification

• Ensure it is used as a constructional good, not as an insulating material of another chapter

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