Refractory Alumina Slide Gate Plate from Germany
High-alumina (85% Al2O3) ceramic plate used in steel ladle slide gate systems to control molten steel flow. Precision-fired refractory component essential for steelmaking, classified under HTS 6903.20.00.00.
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
• Submit XRF analysis certificates proving >50% alumina content for Customs verification
• Declare as 'refractory slide gate' not machinery part to maintain Chapter 69 classification
• Avoid bulk packaging with non-refractory components to prevent mixed classification