Brown Fused Alumina Grit 24 Mesh from Mexico
Brown fused alumina grit in 24 mesh size, produced by fusing calcined alumina in electric arc furnaces, is a chemically defined artificial corundum used as an abrasive. It falls under HTS 2818.10.20 due to its granular form, ground and refined for blasting and grinding applications. This high-toughness material contains 95% aluminum oxide.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify grain size and purity via lab analysis to confirm classification under 2818.10.20, avoiding misclassification as crude
• Include mill test certificates showing Al2O3 content >90% and chemical definition per Chapter 28 notes
• Beware of anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin fused alumina; declare country of melt accurately