Ceramic 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pot is made of refractory materials and used in furnaces.
Refractory ceramic goods for industrial use are classified under heading 69.03.
If the pot is for domestic cooking rather than laboratory use.
Ceramic kitchenware of other than porcelain or china is classified under heading 69.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pot is fired after shaping and not merely dried, as per Chapter 69 note 1
• Provide evidence of its technical use, such as in metallurgy, to distinguish it from household cookware
• Verify it is not classified as a refractory article under heading 69.02 or 69.03
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