Resin-Bonded Magnesia Ladle Bricks from Japan
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.
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
• Include test reports from accredited labs confirming MgO and carbon levels to support tariff classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'chemically bonded magnesia carbon bricks' to prevent confusion with fired refractories
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin products; declare country of manufacture accurately