Crude Brown Fused Alumina from Japan

Crude brown fused alumina is produced by fusing bauxite in electric arc furnaces, resulting in a blocky, unprocessed form of artificial corundum with high aluminum oxide content. It falls under HTS 2818.10.10.00 as crude artificial corundum, not further processed into grains or powder. Primarily used as a raw material for abrasives after crushing and sizing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity and chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1 to confirm artificial corundum status; provide lab analysis certificates

Ensure crude form (blocks/ingots) via photos/docs; processed grains shift to 2818.10.20

Declare exact fusion process and Al2O3 content to avoid misclassification as natural corundum (2513.10)

Crude Brown Fused Alumina from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2818.10.10.00