Calcined Andalusite 55% Al2O3 from China
Calcined andalusite with 55% alumina content is heat-treated to convert partially to mullite, improving thermal shock resistance. HTS 2508.50.00.00 covers this calcined form before further processing into finished refractories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Alumina content certificates mandatory; discrepancies lead to 2529 reclassification
• Declare calcination temperature (typically 1300-1500°C) to confirm processing level
• Bulk bag labeling must specify 'not for expanded clay production' per statistical notes