Micaceous Fire-Clay from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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