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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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