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Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide 36 Grit Grains from Germany

Brown fused aluminum oxide grains at 36 grit size, produced by fusing bauxite in electric arc furnaces for heavy-duty blasting media. Classified in HTS 2818.10.20.90 as ground/pulverized artificial corundum, chemically defined aluminum oxide per Chapter notes. Ideal for surface preparation in metalworking.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

1.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide furnace fusion process documentation to distinguish from natural abrasives; prevents Chapter 25 misclassification

• Comply with REACH-like regulations for import; label for respiratory hazards from respirable crystalline silica traces

• Bulk shipments require proper ventilation declarations; smaller retail packs may shift to 6805.10