Alumina Refractory Checker Brick from Japan
Interlocking 'checker' bricks of calcined alumina for regenerative heat exchangers in glass furnaces, fired to optimize heat recovery. Constructional refractories >50% Al2O3. Classified HTS 6902.20.50.10.
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
• Provide heat capacity and thermal shock test data supporting refractory use
• Shipped sets considered single articles if matching patterns per US notes
• Avoid Chapter 84 if not furnace subcomponents