Synthetic Mullite Powder from Japan
Synthetic mullite powder is a high-alumina ceramic material produced by sintering or fusing alumina and silica, used primarily in refractory applications. It falls under HTS 2508.60.00.00 as mullite, a specific aluminosilicate mineral classified among other clays and earths, whether or not calcined.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab certification to confirm mullite classification and avoid reclassification as synthetic corundum