Refractory Brick Ingot Mold Base

Pre-formed refractory brick base plate for supporting ingot molds in steel foundries, resistant to extreme thermal shock. Falls under HTS 8454.90.00.70 as a foundational part of ingot molds used in metallurgy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅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 supplied as loose refractory bricks

General refractory bricks in Chapter 69 apply before assembly into mold parts.

8454.90.00Same rate: 35%

If parts of ladles or converters

Similar metallurgy parts but specific to pouring vessels, not molds.

3816.00.20Higher: 38% vs 35%

If including refractory cement binders

Refractory cements shift to Chapter 38 as prepared foundry materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include refractory composition test reports to confirm suitability for molten metal contact

β€’ Document end-use in steel ingot production to differentiate from general furnace refractories