Micaceous Fire-Clay from Canada
Micaceous fire-clay blends clay with natural mica flakes for enhanced thermal insulation in refractories. Classified in HTS 2508.30.00.00 as fire-clay, not split block mica. Applied in lightweight kiln furniture.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Quantify mica <20% to stay in clay heading; higher shifts risk
• Distinguish from 2525 mica splittings via thickness tolerances
• Use XRF analysis reports for composition transparency