High Alumina Castable Refractory Cement from China
A dry-mix refractory cement composed primarily of high-alumina aggregates and calcium aluminate binder, designed for casting into custom shapes that withstand temperatures up to 1800°C. It falls under HTS 3816.00.20.50 as a refractory cement other than those of heading 3801, used in furnaces and kilns for its heat-resistant properties. When mixed with water, it forms a pourable concrete-like material for repairing or lining high-temperature equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
• Verify chemical composition meets refractory standards (min. 45% alumina) with lab test certificates to avoid misclassification as basic cement
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for binders and aggregates; ensure packaging labels specify 'refractory use only' to comply with HAZMAT rules