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High-Alumina Fire-Clay from China

High-alumina fire-clay contains over 40% Al2O3, ideal for severe thermal shock in steel plant refractories. It is classified in HTS 2508.30.00.00 as fire-clay, excluding expanded forms per chapter notes. Supplied in bulk for mixer plants.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Submit chemical assays showing Al2O3 >30% to Customs for fire-clay verification

Label as 'not expanded' explicitly to comply with exclusions in statistical notes

Segregate from andalusite/kyanite shipments, as those have separate 2508 subheadings

High-Alumina Fire-Clay from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.30.00.00