High Purity Mullite for Investment Casting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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