Magnesium Aluminate Spinel from China
Synthetic magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl2O4) powder or granules for transparent ceramics in armor and windows. Classified as aluminates under HTS 2841.90.40.00, as inorganic salts meeting Chapter 28 criteria before sintering. Purity 99.9%, particle size <1 micron.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• XRD pattern confirming spinel phase; ITAR check for armor apps
• Pitfall: sintered forms to 6903
• Moisture-proof packaging critical