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Magnesia-Carbon Ladle Nozzle Insert from Germany

Refractory insert for steel ladle nozzles, containing >70% magnesia with 10-25% carbon, resin-bonded for erosion resistance during molten steel pouring. Provides directional flow control in continuous casting operations. Falls under 6815.91.0011 for its specific high-magnesia, carbon-bearing, resin-bonded composition.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include mill test reports showing exact MgO percentage and carbon analysis to avoid reclassification

• Label clearly as 'articles' not 'parts' to prevent scrutiny under machinery headings