Magnesia Carbon Building Bricks

High-performance building bricks composed of over 70% magnesia (MgO) with carbon content under 30%, chemically bonded using resin or pitch. These bricks are designed for extreme heat resistance in industrial construction like furnace linings. They fall under HTS 6810.11.00.10 due to their specific magnesia-carbon composition and bonding method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6902.20Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If fired or sintered at high temperatures

Fired magnesia refractories shift to Chapter 69 as refractory bricks, excluding chemically bonded articles.

6810.19.12Higher: 39.9% vs 38.2%

If magnesia content is 70% or less

Lower MgO percentage moves it to other cement/artificial stone building blocks outside the specific high-magnesia subheading.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.2%

If imported as prepared chemical binders for on-site mixing

Unformed mixtures for refractory use are classified as chemical products, not finished building bricks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical composition certificates showing >70% MgO and <30% carbon to confirm classification under 6810.11.00.10

Provide bonding agent details (resin or pitch) in documentation to avoid misclassification as ceramic products

Ensure bricks meet building code standards; common pitfall is incorrect declaration of carbon content leading to duty reassessment

Related Products under HTS 6810.11.00.10

Resin-Bonded Magnesia Ladle Bricks

Specialized bricks for steel ladle linings, featuring >70% magnesia, trace to <30% carbon, and resin chemical bonding for superior erosion resistance. Used in molten metal handling in steel mills. Classified under HTS 6810.11.00.10 for their precise magnesia-carbon-resin composition.

High-Magnesia Carbon Kiln Blocks

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.

Resin Magnesia Tundish Bricks

Tundish working layer bricks with high magnesia (>70%), low carbon (<30%), resin bonded for continuous steel casting. Erosion and corrosion resistant. Matches HTS 6810.11.00.10 building bricks criteria.

Pitch-Bonded Magnesia Furnace Bricks

Pitch-bonded bricks with over 70% magnesia and low carbon content, engineered for rotary kilns and furnaces in cement and lime production. Their chemical bonding provides thermal shock resistance. HTS 6810.11.00.10 applies due to the high magnesia, carbon range, and pitch bonding.

Magnesia-Resin EAF Roof Bricks

Roof bricks for electric arc furnaces (EAF), over 70% magnesia, <30% carbon, resin-bonded for high-temperature steelmaking roofs. Excellent slag resistance. Classified in HTS 6810.11.00.10 matching the chemical and composition criteria.

Carbon-Magnesia Converter Bricks

Bricks for BOF converters with >70% magnesia, trace-29% carbon, pitch-bonded for steel converter mouths and trunnions. Provides oxidation resistance. HTS 6810.11.00.10 due to exact material specs.