High-Duty Clay Refractory Tiles

Clay-based refractory tiles used for flooring and lining in steel mill reheat furnaces, shaped and fired to endure extreme thermal shock. Falls under HTS 6902.90.50.10 as clay-composed refractory constructional tiles, distinct from siliceous earth products. Ideal for harsh industrial environments requiring durability.

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.

6907.40.10Higher: 45% vs 35%

If finished as porcelain or china tiles >3.2cm thick

Low-absorption white-body ceramics shift to porcelain tile headings based on US note definitions.

6902.10.10Same rate: 35%

If containing carbon or graphite

Carbonaceous refractory materials have separate provisions within the same chapter.

3824Lower: 15% vs 35%

If unfired clay mixtures

Unfired prepared chemical products for ceramic manufacture exclude from fired Chapter 69 goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct ASTM C373 water absorption tests if absorption exceeds 3% to confirm not earthenware under Chapter 69 notes

Label shipments clearly as 'refractory clay tiles' with technical specs to prevent confusion with decorative ceramic tiles

Obtain supplier affidavits certifying post-shaping firing process to meet Chapter 69 definition

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