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High Purity Mullite for Investment Casting from Germany

High purity mullite specifically graded for investment casting shells provides thermal stability and low thermal expansion. Falls under HTS 2508.60.00.00 as specialized mullite earth for industrial refractory use.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify mullite phase purity (>98%) via X-ray diffraction reports for customs scrutiny

• Specify end-use as casting shell stucco to avoid precious metal melting crucible misclassification