Alumina Crucible for Laboratory Use from Mexico

High-purity alumina crucible designed for melting and holding metals or chemicals in laboratory furnaces, containing over 90% Al2O3 by weight. Fired after shaping at high temperatures exceeding 800°C, it qualifies as a refractory ceramic good under HTS 6903.20.00.00 due to its alumina content and use in high-temperature processes.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify alumina content via chemical analysis certificate to confirm >50% Al2O3 for proper classification

Provide firing temperature documentation (>800°C) to distinguish from non-refractory ceramics excluded from Chapter 69

Avoid misclassification as lab glassware; specify refractory end-use in commercial invoice