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Refractory Brick Ingot Mold Base from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include refractory composition test reports to confirm suitability for molten metal contact

• Document end-use in steel ingot production to differentiate from general furnace refractories