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Sintered Dolomite Blocks for Kiln Linings from Germany

Rectangular blocks of dolomite sintered at high temperatures to achieve dense, heat-resistant structure for industrial furnace linings. Falls under HTS 2518.20.00.00 due to sintering process on roughly trimmed dolomite slabs, used primarily in lime kilns and glass manufacturing.

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

• Provide sintering temperature logs (>1400°C) to prove classification as sintered vs merely calcined

• Measure block dimensions to confirm rectangular shape from Chapter 25 note exclusions

• Avoid shipping in sets with binders, which could shift to 3816 dolomite ramming mixes