Dense Fireclay Backup Refractory Brick

High-density fireclay brick used as backup lining behind wear-resistant courses in steel ladles and reheat furnaces. Provides thermal stability up to 1550°C. HTS 6902.90.10.10 applies to this clay refractory brick type.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6902.20.50Same rate: 35%

If aluminous with >45% Al2O3

Alumina threshold determines shift from clay to high-alumina refractory category.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing carbon or graphite additions

Carbonaceous refractory articles classified under Chapter 68 additions.

6907Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If <3.2cm thick qualifying as refractory tile

US note thickness exclusion separates thin tiles from bricks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify bulk density >2.0 g/cm³ in technical data sheets for dense variant identification

Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for heavy brick shipments to avoid quarantine issues

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