High-Alumina Refractory Cement from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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