Industrial Dolomite Lump for Refractories from China
Lump dolomite sized 2-6 inches for refractory brick feedstock, not calcined or sintered, rectangular block form. HTS 2518.10.00.00 applies to this unsintered industrial mineral product.
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
• Size grading certificates (lump specifications) prevent gravel misclassification under 2517
• MgO/CaO ratio assays confirm dolomite identity vs limestone substitutes
• Bulk container loading maintains 'block/slab' form factor requirement