Silimanite Refractory Brick from China
Silimanite refractory bricks feature sillimanite minerals for high refractoriness in electric arc furnace roofs. Dense fired structure resists molten metal penetration. HTS 6902.90.10.20 for other refractory brick types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify mineral content via petrographic analysis to distinguish from high-alumina types
• Ship in palletized configurations with dunnage to prevent breakage, aiding customs inspection
• For pre-assembled arch shapes, consider if 'articles' under 6902.90.90 applies over bricks