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Kiln Car Alumina Brick from Germany

Heavy-duty alumina bricks (>50% Al2O3) for kiln car tops and supports in ceramic firing kilns. Provides structural stability at high temperatures post-firing. Classed as alumina refractory bricks in 6902.20.10.10.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document thermal expansion coefficients to confirm suitability as refractory construction material

• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bricks to prevent pest issues in imports

• Avoid declaring as 'building bricks'; specify 'refractory' to distinguish from Chapter 68