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Magnesium Oxide for Electrical Insulation from China

High-purity magnesia powder pressed into ceramic insulators for heating elements. Classified HTS 2519.90.50.00 as other magnesium oxide before final ceramic forming.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Purity specs (>98% MgO) and dielectric strength data support electrical grade

• Import as powder, not preformed shapes which may be Chapter 85 parts

• Sintering temperature info distinguishes from dead-burned