Chromium-Corundum Refractory Bricks from China
High-chrome corundum bricks with Cr2O3>50% for glass furnace superstructures resisting batch carryover. Dense microstructure prevents glass penetration. Covered by HTS 6902.10.50.00 for chromium oxide dominant refractories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide glass contact test data demonstrating non-wetting properties
• Declare apparent porosity (<15% typical) confirming density
• Separate from melting end refractories with different compositions