Refractory Fire-Clay Granules from Japan
Refractory fire-clay granules (2-6mm) serve as skeletal material in castable refractories for ladles. HTS 2508.30.00.00 covers this fire-clay form, pre-calcined for consistency. Vital for metallurgy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Screen analysis certificates prevent powder misclaims
• Declare as 'not for direct retail' to stay raw material
• Quarantine from 6806 expanded clays in manifests