Bauxite Clay Refractory Ramming Mass from Germany
Ramming mass blending bauxite clay for electric arc furnace bottoms, offering abrasion resistance. Classified HTS 3816.00.20.10 for clay-dominant refractory mixes including dolomite ramming variants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify bauxite clay grain size (e.g
• 0-5mm) and Al2O3 content >60% for classification
• Declare as 'ramming mass' not aggregate to prevent 2518 misclassification
• Test for silica content; high silica may shift to 3816.00.40 if not clay-primary