High-Alumina Refractory Cement from Germany
A cement composition primarily made from calcined alumina and calcium aluminate, designed for high-temperature applications in furnaces and kilns. It falls under HTS 3816.00.20 as a refractory cement other than those in heading 3801, providing exceptional resistance to thermal shock and corrosion. Used in lining steel ladles and rotary kilns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition meets refractory standards (min. 50% alumina) with lab certificates to avoid misclassification
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous components like silica; ensure proper packaging for bulk shipments