High-Silica Alumina Kiln Shelf from Germany
Kiln furniture shelves with 65% silica and 30% alumina for supporting pottery during firing. Refractory ceramic slabs shaped and fired per Chapter 69 standards. HTS 6902.20.50.20 for other alumina-silica constructional goods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify load-bearing capacity to confirm constructional refractory purpose
• Avoid shipping with glazes; contamination leads to reclassification risks
• Document flatness tolerances; warped shelves may face quality disputes