High-Alumina Refractory Firebrick from Japan
A refractory brick containing over 50% alumina (Al2O3), fired after shaping for high-temperature resistance in furnaces and kilns. Classified under HTS 6902.20.10.20 as 'other' bricks made from alumina-silica mixtures, designed for constructional use in industrial heating equipment. Meets Chapter 69 requirements for fired ceramic goods excluding those in headings 6901-6903.
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
• Verify chemical composition certificate showing >50% Al2O3 or SiO2 to confirm classification under 6902.20
• Provide firing temperature documentation (>800°C) to distinguish from non-fired ceramic articles excluded from Chapter 69
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing unshaped mixes, which fall under Chapter 28 chemicals rather than finished refractory goods