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Plastic Fire-Clay Mass from China

Plastic fire-clay mass is wet-mixed fire-clay for ramming into furnace shapes before firing. It is under HTS 2508.30.00.00 as unprocessed fire-clay, suitable for on-site refractory work. Used in steel ladles and incinerators.

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

Specify water content <25% to remain as clay, not paste/slurry

Ship in sealed drums to maintain plasticity and avoid drying claims

Label 'for refractory use only' to prevent end-use misclassification

Plastic Fire-Clay Mass from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.30.00.00