Chromite-Magnesite Refractory Tiles from Japan
Fired ceramic tiles containing >50% combined MgO and Cr2O3, designed for lining glass tank furnaces and copper smelters. These tiles offer excellent slag resistance and are thinner than blocks for curved surfaces. Classified in 6902.10.50.00 for refractory tiles not of siliceous earths.
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
• Measure tile thickness; US notes exclude >3.2cm thick items from certain tile definitions but still qualify here
• Include manufacturer's firing temperature certification (>800°C) to meet Chapter 69 firing requirements
• Declare as industrial refractories, not flooring tiles, to avoid Chapter 69 exclusions for building materials