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Blast Furnace Alumina Brick from Japan

Heavy-duty alumina brick (>50% Al2O3) for blast furnace hot blast stove checker chambers. Refractory properties resist slag erosion and high thermal loads. Classified in 6902.20.10 as high-alumina refractory brick.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify compliance with ISO 10081 for high-alumina refractories

• Declare precise dimensions to confirm 'brick' vs 'block' classification

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin high-alumina bricks