Tabular Alumina Granules 3-6mm

Tabular alumina granules sized 3-6mm, produced by sintering calcined alumina into dense, alpha-phase crystals, used in refractories. This artificial corundum in grain form, ground and refined, qualifies under HTS 2818.10.20 as chemically defined aluminum oxide. Offers superior thermal shock resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.3%+7.5%8.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.3%1.3%
🇨🇦Canada1.3%1.3%
🇩🇪Germany1.3%1.3%
🇯🇵Japan1.3%1.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2818.10.10Lower: 7.5% vs 8.8%

If supplied in crude, unsintered form

Pre-sintering crude grains classify under the unrefined subheading.

3816.00.20Higher: 38% vs 8.8%

If used as a refractory cement binder

When prepared as a cement or mortar mix, it becomes Chapter 38 investment goods.

2833.25.00Higher: 26.4% vs 8.8%

If chemically converted to aluminum sulfate

Salts of aluminum like sulfates fall under 2833, not pure oxides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit X-ray diffraction analysis confirming alpha-alumina structure for proper chemically defined status

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'calcined bauxite' which is 2606.00.0060

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