Steel Ladle Alumina Brick from Japan
High-purity alumina brick (>60% Al2O3) for steel ladle impact pads and purge plugs. Fired to resist molten steel and slag penetration. 6902.20.10 for steelmaking refractory bricks.
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
• Include slag resistance test data (ASTM C874) for end-use proof
• Declare as 'shaped refractory bricks' not 'ladle parts' to stay in 6902
• Check steel industry-specific quotas or safeguard measures