High-Alumina Ceramic Nozzle for Continuous Casting from China
Refractory nozzle made from alumina-silica mixture (>70% Al2O3) used in steel continuous casting to control molten metal flow. Fired ceramic construction withstands extreme temperatures, classified under HTS 6903.20.00.00 as other refractory ceramic goods.
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 metallurgical test reports showing Al2O3/SiO2 composition and refractory properties
• Declare specific industrial application to prevent reclassification as general machinery parts
• Ensure packaging separates nozzles from assembly sets to avoid set classification issues