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Ladle Refractory Brick from Japan

High-alumina bricks fired for steel ladle working linings, containing >55% Al2O3 for molten steel containment. Designed for multiple heat cycles with erosion resistance. HTS 6902.20.50 for these 'other' 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

• Provide ladle lining diagrams showing brick placement

• Certify for >1600°C service temperature

• Separate purge plug bricks to avoid set classification