Magnesia-Carbon Submerged Entry Nozzle Tip from China

Replaceable tip for submerged entry nozzles in continuous billet casting, >70% MgO with 22% carbon, pitch-resin bonded for molten steel protection. Prevents clogging and ensures meniscus stability. Classifies under 6815.91.0011 per composition and bonding.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document carbon as 'flake graphite' to validate <30% specification

Tips under 100g may face 6815.99 residual classification scrutiny

Avoid 'casting machine part' description triggering Chapter 84 review