High-Alumina Plug for Steel Ladle from Japan
Refractory alumina plug (75% Al2O3) used in steel ladle stopper assemblies for molten metal control. Precision-engineered and high-fired ceramic component, classified under HTS 6903.20.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include steel industry usage certification and erosion resistance specs
• Classify as refractory component, not assembled ladle equipment
• Provide lot-specific composition analysis for each shipment