Chapter 6909 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 69.09
China Evaporating Dish
A porcelain evaporating dish used in analytical chemistry to evaporate liquids and concentrate solutions, with high thermal shock resistance. This fired porcelain article is for laboratory use and falls under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00China Filter Housing Nozzle
A precision-machined china nozzle designed for filter housings in pharmaceutical processing equipment. Its corrosion-resistant porcelain construction makes it suitable for chemical and technical applications, falling under tariff item 6909.11.00 for ceramic wares of porcelain or china.
6909.11.00China Filtering Crucible with Lid
A porcelain Gooch crucible with a fritted base and lid for quantitative lab filtration, featuring a translucent body. This fired porcelain article is for laboratory chemical use, fitting tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00China Kjeldahl Digestion Flask
A porcelain flask for nitrogen digestion in protein analysis, chemically inert and fired for laboratory use. This article falls under tariff item 6909.11.00 as a ceramic ware of porcelain for chemical or technical applications.
6909.11.00China Laboratory Stirrer Shaft
A high-purity china shaft component for magnetic stirrers used in chemical laboratories, resistant to acids and bases. As a fired porcelain article for technical applications, it qualifies under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00China Reactor Vessel Impeller
An impeller blade assembly made of china for chemical reactor vessels, providing chemical resistance in demanding environments. This fired porcelain article is used for technical purposes and falls under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Laboratory China Weighing Bottle
A ground glass-stoppered porcelain bottle for storing and weighing hygroscopic lab samples. As a fired porcelain article for laboratory use, it qualifies under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Laboratory Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set
A coarse-glazed porcelain mortar and pestle set for grinding chemicals and samples in labs, non-food grade. This fired porcelain article is for laboratory chemical use, fitting tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Buchner Funnel
A perforated porcelain funnel for vacuum filtration in laboratories, fired to withstand acids and high temperatures. This fired porcelain article is for laboratory use and falls under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Centrifuge Bowl Liner
A liner insert for laboratory centrifuges made of translucent porcelain, designed for sample separation. As a fired porcelain article for technical laboratory use, it is classified under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Combustion Boat
A high-form glazed porcelain boat for ash determination in muffle furnaces, for laboratory technical use. As a fired porcelain article, it qualifies under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Compressor Piston Ring
A fired porcelain ring for pistons in air compressors used in chemical plants, offering wear resistance. This article serves a technical purpose and is made of porcelain, fitting tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Crucible for Laboratory Use
A high-fired porcelain crucible designed for melting and heating substances in chemical laboratories, featuring a glazed interior for chemical resistance. This fired porcelain article falls under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Extruder Die Insert
A die insert component for plastic extruders in technical manufacturing, made of durable porcelain. This fired porcelain article is used for chemical processing and qualifies under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.11.00Porcelain Pump Valve Body
A precision-machined porcelain component used as a valve body in industrial pumps for handling corrosive chemicals. As a fired porcelain article for technical use, it falls under tariff item 6909.11.00.
6909.12.10Alumina Crucible for Laboratory Use
High-purity alumina crucible designed for high-temperature melting and analysis in chemical laboratories. It features a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale due to its sintered aluminum oxide composition, meeting Chapter 69 requirements. This product is specifically for use in machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
6909.12.10High-Purity Alumina Evaporating Dishes
99.8% alumina ceramic dishes for solvent evaporation in chemistry labs. Hardness equivalent to 9+ Mohs, fired for technical use. These dishes are designed for use in machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
6909.12.10Tungsten Carbide Ceramic Grinding Discs
Fired WC ceramic discs for sample preparation in geological labs. Meets 9+ Mohs hardness for durability in technical grinding. These discs are for use in machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
6909.12.10Zirconia Grinding Media Balls
Sintered zirconia ceramic balls used in ball mills for fine grinding in chemical and pharmaceutical labs. Achieves Mohs hardness of 9+ from yttria-stabilized zirconia, fired per Chapter 69 standards. These balls are for use in machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
6909.12.10Zirconium Oxide Analytical Boats
Sintered ZrO2 ceramic boats for TGA/DSC analysis in materials labs. Hardness 9+ Mohs post-firing, per technical laboratory receptacles. These boats are for use in machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
6909.12.90Aluminum Oxide Technical Packing Jars
Dense aluminum oxide jars used for packing corrosive goods in chemical transport. These fired ceramic jars have a hardness exceeding 9 on the Mohs scale, making them impervious to most reagents. They fall under tariff item 6909.12.90 as other technical ceramic wares for conveyance.
6909.12.90Boron Nitride Crucible for Technical Furnaces
Hexagonal boron nitride ceramic crucible for high-purity melting in semiconductor laboratories. This fired ceramic achieves a Mohs hardness over 9, qualifying it as a technical ware under tariff item 6909.12.90. It offers excellent thermal shock resistance for demanding applications.
6909.12.90Fused Silica Distillation Flask
Fused silica distillation flask for precise distillation in chemical research laboratories. The fired ceramic body reaches a Mohs hardness of 9 or more, meeting Chapter 69 criteria for technical ceramic wares. Its translucent, low-absorption properties make it ideal for handling volatile compounds.
6909.12.90Silicon Carbide Laboratory Mortar and Pestle
Fired silicon carbide mortar and pestle set for grinding hard samples in analytical chemistry labs. Exhibiting a Mohs hardness of 9.5, this set qualifies as technical ceramic ware under tariff item 6909.12.90. It offers high resistance to acids and wear for demanding applications.
6909.12.90Silicon Nitride Laboratory Funnels
Fired silicon nitride funnels for filtration in harsh chemical environments. With a Mohs hardness exceeding 9, these funnels qualify as technical ceramic wares under tariff item 6909.12.90. They offer high corrosion and thermal resistance for laboratory use.
6909.19.90Ceramic Buchner Funnel
A perforated porcelain funnel designed for vacuum filtration in chemical laboratories. It is fired after shaping to withstand corrosive filtrates and high temperatures, making it a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Ceramic Evaporating Dish
A shallow, wide porcelain dish used in laboratories to evaporate liquids and concentrate solutions. It is fired after shaping, offering resistance to acids and high temperatures, and is a ceramic ware for laboratory use.
6909.19.90Ceramic Filter Crucible
A porcelain crucible with a porous base designed for filtering molten materials in technical laboratories. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for chemical or technical use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Ceramic Melting Pot for Technical Use
A porcelain pot used for melting alloys or salts in metallurgical laboratories, offering high thermal resistance. It is fired after shaping and is a ceramic ware for technical use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Ceramic pH Electrode Holder
A porcelain holder designed to secure pH electrodes in chemical testing setups. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory or technical use, classified under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Ceramic Sintering Boat
A high-fired porcelain boat used for holding powders during sintering in technical ceramic production laboratories. It is fired after shaping and is a ceramic ware for technical use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Ceramic Technical Weighing Scoop
A porcelain scoop designed for precise powder weighing in pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Laboratory Ceramic Desiccator Plate
A porcelain perforated plate used inside desiccators to hold samples during moisture removal in laboratories. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use, classified under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Laboratory Porcelain Combustion Boat
A small porcelain boat used for sample combustion in elemental analysis laboratories. Fired at high temperatures for ash retention, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Crucible for Laboratory Use
A high-fired porcelain crucible designed for melting and heating substances in laboratory settings, featuring excellent thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness. It is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Distillation Head
A fired porcelain component used in laboratory distillation apparatus, offering chemical resistance and low absorption. It is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Gas Washing Bottle
A fired porcelain bottle used for scrubbing gases in chemical laboratories, with a fritted disc for efficient absorption. It is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set
A lab-grade porcelain mortar and pestle set used for grinding and mixing chemicals, with a translucent fired body absorbing less than 0.5% water. It is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Spot Test Tile
A glazed porcelain tile with cavities for chemical spot tests in analytical laboratories. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.19.90Porcelain Watch Glass
A concave porcelain dish used for covering lab vessels, evaporating liquids, or as a lid in technical processes. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
6909.90.00Agricultural Ceramic Seed Packing Jar
Porcelain jars fired for airtight packing of agricultural seeds during conveyance to markets. These jars are ceramic articles used for packing goods in agriculture, fitting the heading's scope.
6909.90.00Alumina Ceramic Boat for Technical Furnaces
A fired alumina ceramic boat used in technical furnaces for sample transport during high-heat processes in metallurgy labs. This product is a ceramic ware for technical use, meeting the firing requirements of Chapter 69 and not classifiable under other headings.
6909.90.00Bone China Mortar and Pestle Set for Pharma Labs
A fired bone china mortar and pestle set for pharmaceutical grinding in labs. As a technical ceramic set, it falls under this tariff item as 'other' ceramic wares for laboratory use, distinct from kitchen versions.
6909.90.00Ceramic Desiccator Plate for Laboratory Drying
A glazed porcelain desiccator plate fired for supporting samples in moisture-free lab environments. This product is a laboratory ceramic ware, meeting the technical use criteria of the heading.
6909.90.00Ceramic Evaporating Dish for Chemical Labs
A glazed porcelain evaporating dish fired for laboratory chemical concentration processes. It qualifies as 'other' ceramic wares for chemical or technical uses, distinct from kitchen earthenware dishes.
6909.90.00Cordierite Ceramic Jar for Technical Packing
Fired cordierite ceramic jars for packing sensitive technical materials like electronics components. These jars are for conveyance of goods, with low absorption technical grade.
6909.90.00Lab-Grade Porcelain Watch Glass
A concave fired porcelain watch glass for covering lab vessels during evaporation. This technical laboratory ceramic has porcelain's characteristic translucency and low absorption.
6909.90.00Porcelain Buchner Funnel for Lab Filtration
A fired porcelain Buchner funnel with perforated plate for vacuum filtration in analytical chemistry labs. This product is a laboratory ceramic ware, confirmed by low water absorption and technical design.
6909.90.00Porcelain Crucible for Laboratory Use
A high-purity porcelain crucible fired after shaping, designed for high-temperature melting and analysis in chemical laboratories. It falls under this item as ceramic ware for laboratory or chemical uses.
6909.90.00Porcelain Lab Spotting Tile
A glazed porcelain tile with multiple wells for chemical spotting tests in laboratories. This product is a laboratory ceramic ware, meeting the technical use criteria of the heading.
6909.90.00Silicon Carbide Ceramic Jar for Packing Chemicals
A fired silicon carbide ceramic jar used for secure packing and conveyance of corrosive chemical powders in industrial settings. This product is a ceramic jar for packing goods, as per the heading description.
6909.90.00Steatite Ceramic Technical Pot
A fired steatite ceramic pot for low-loss dielectric technical applications in electronics R&D. This product is a technical ceramic ware, excluding electrical insulators per the chapter notes.
6909.90.00Technical Ceramic Reaction Vessel
A high-alumina fired ceramic vessel for small-scale chemical reactions in R&D labs. This product is a ceramic ware for chemical use, verified by firing and technical specifications.
6909.90.00Technical Ceramic Trough for Agricultural Fertilizer
A fired stoneware ceramic trough used in agriculture for mixing and holding liquid fertilizers. This product is a ceramic receptacle explicitly for agricultural applications, with a clay-based body.
6909.90.00Zirconia Ceramic Technical Pot for Catalyst Handling
A high-performance zirconia ceramic pot fired for handling catalysts in chemical processing plants. This product is a technical ceramic ware, excluding electrical insulators or other Chapter 69 exclusions.