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High-Magnesia Carbon Kiln Blocks from Germany

Heavy-duty blocks exceeding 70% magnesia with controlled carbon under 30%, resin-bonded for cement kiln transition zones. They withstand abrasion and alkali attack. Fits HTS 6810.11.00.10 for building block form and composition.

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

• Obtain supplier's material safety data sheets (MSDS) detailing MgO, carbon, and binder for customs

• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for wood packaging to prevent quarantine issues

• Avoid declaring as 'artificial stone tiles' which shifts to different 6810 subheadings