Pitch-Bonded Magnesia Carbon Slide Gate Plates from Mexico
Slide gate plates for steel ladles featuring >70% MgO, 15% graphite carbon, pitch-bonded for erosion resistance in high-temperature molten metal environments. Essential for precise flow control in steel production. HTS 6815.99.41.10 applies to this resin/pitch-bonded mineral article composition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include technical datasheets specifying pitch as binder and exact carbon % to support 6815.99.41.10 entry
• Avoid shipping as 'sets' with metals; separate components to prevent Chapter 73 classification
• Comply with EPA regs if pitch contains PAHs; provide safety data sheets