Magnesia Ramming Mix for Steel Ladles from Japan
Dry granular magnesia-based material rammed into place to line steel ladles, containing periclase form of magnesia. Falls under HTS 6815.91.00.71 as an other article of specified mineral substances, used in steelmaking for slag resistance. Applied in plastic/ramming form rather than pre-fired shapes.
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 material safety data sheets confirming periclase content; declare as powder/mix not bricks; watch for valuation issues with imported vs mixed-in-country