Clay Cupel for Assay from Japan
Small clay cupels used in precious metal fire assaying to collect beads. Traditional fired clay construction fits 6903.90.00.10 as explicitly named refractory goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include assay process description to justify refractory classification
• Declare quantity per standard assay set for valuation
• Distinguish from common lab porcelain (6909)