Silimanite Refractory Bricks from China
Silimanite refractory bricks use high-alumina sillimanite minerals for creep-resistant performance in glass tank regenerator checkers. Their fired structure handles 1600°C+ with minimal deformation. HTS 6902.90.10 for these aluminosilicate bricks.
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
• Phase analysis via XRD confirms sillimanite/mullite content
• Specify load-bearing capacity under high temperature for engineering approval
• Palletize with thermal blankets for transoceanic temperature control