Calcined Mullite Aggregate from Japan
Calcined mullite aggregate consists of crushed and heat-treated mullite grains used as a raw material in high-temperature refractories and castables. Classified under HTS 2508.60.00.00 as calcined mullite among other refractory earths.
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
• Provide heat treatment records proving calcination without shaping to maintain classification as earth rather than articles
• Label packages with grain size distribution (e.g
• 3-6mm) and mullite content percentage for customs verification
• Avoid common error of importing pre-mixed castables, which may classify under 3816 as refractory cements