Anthracite-Based Furnace Lining Paste from China

A semi-colloidal paste made from calcined anthracite coal, coal tar pitch, and binders, applied as ramming mix for lining electric arc furnaces and ladles. It qualifies for HTS 3801.30.00.00 as a similar paste for furnace linings in metallurgical applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects paste workability; provide furnace lining application certificates; avoid bulk shipments without proper anti-dusting measures