6902.20.50.20 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 6902.20.50.20, encompasses refractory ceramic constructional goods that are not specifically classified under other headings within the refractory bricks, blocks, tiles, and similar categories. These items are characterized by their ability to withstand high temperatures and are intended for use in applications requiring such thermal resistance. This broad "Other" designation applies to products within this subgroup that do not fall into more specific material compositions or forms.
Distinguished from its sibling category, 6902.20.50.10, which specifically covers refractory goods containing more than 50% by weight of alumina (Al2O3), this category includes refractory ceramic constructional goods that also meet the criteria of containing more than 50% of silica (SiO2) or a mixture or compound of alumina and silica, but are not primarily alumina-based. The key differentiator lies in the dominant siliceous component or a balanced mixture of alumina and silica, as opposed to a predominantly alumina composition.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification decision for this code hinges on meticulously assessing the material composition (specifically, the percentage of silica or a mixture of alumina and silica) and the product's intended use as a refractory constructional ceramic. Examples might include certain types of silica bricks, specialized refractory tiles, or blocks composed of a significant alumina-silica blend that do not meet the stricter compositional requirements of the "Alumina" sibling.