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Slide Gate Refractory Block from China

Precision-fired blocks with high alumina content (>60% Al2O3) for molten steel slide gate valves in continuous casting. Resists thermal shock and erosion from liquid metal. Covered by 6902.20.50 as other refractory constructional blocks.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include tolerance specs (±0.5mm) proving precision refractory machining

Pair with nozzle documentation if imported as functional set

Test for metal penetration resistance specific to steelmaking