Activated Alumina Desiccant
Porous aluminum oxide beads activated for moisture adsorption in gas drying and water purification. Classified under HTS 2818.20.00.00 as chemically defined aluminum oxide, excluding artificial corundum used for abrasives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorporated into complete air/gas purification equipment
Parts of filtering/purifying machinery take precedence over material classification.
If used as refractory cement base with additives
Refractory cements containing aluminum oxide mixtures fall in heading 3816.
If natural clay-derived with low purity aluminum oxide
Natural mineral products like fire-clay are classified by origin, not chemical purity.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include surface area specs (typically 200-400 m²/g) in documentation to prove adsorbent properties
• Avoid shipping in consumer packaging to prevent retail set classification under heading 3824
• Confirm no artificial corundum processing via manufacturing process declaration
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Calcined Alumina Powder
High-purity calcined aluminum oxide (Al2O3) powder used in ceramic production and refractories. It is chemically defined as aluminum oxide but not processed into artificial corundum, distinguishing it from synthetic gem materials under HTS 2818.20.00.00.
High-Purity Alumina for LEDs
Ultra-fine 99.99% pure aluminum oxide powder for LED substrate manufacturing and electronics ceramics. Falls under HTS 2818.20.00.00 as chemically defined Al2O3 other than artificial corundum.
Tabular Alumina for Refractories
Dense, tabular-shaped aluminum oxide grains produced by sintering for high-temperature refractory bricks. Classified in HTS 2818.20.00.00 as aluminum oxide distinct from artificial corundum abrasives.
Alpha Alumina Catalyst Support
Alpha-phase aluminum oxide spheres used as inert support for petroleum refining catalysts. HTS 2818.20.00.00 applies to this chemically defined compound other than artificial corundum.
Reactive Alumina for Ceramics
Fine reactive aluminum oxide powder with high sintering reactivity for technical ceramics. Falls under HTS 2818.20.00.00 as pure aluminum oxide, not artificial corundum.
Aluminum Oxide Polishing Powder
Colloidal-grade aluminum oxide powder for precision optical lens polishing. Chemically defined under HTS 2818.20.00.00, separate from artificial corundum abrasives.