Clay Refractory Nozzle
Refractory clay nozzle for steel continuous casting, enduring extreme molten metal temperatures. Fired from special refractory clays, it fits HTS 6903.90.00.10 as an 'other' refractory ceramic good explicitly listed as nozzles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of high alumina content
Alumina-dominant nozzles classify under 6902 for specific refractory compositions.
If zirconia or silicon carbide based
Non-clay ceramic nozzles move to other 6903 subheadings based on material.
If imported as parts of specific furnaces
If specifically for named furnace types in 8417-8419, may classify as machinery parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of use in high-temperature industrial processes to distinguish from common ceramic nozzles
• Label shipments clearly as 'refractory clay nozzles' with thermal resistance specs
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no siliceous fossil meal content per statistical suffix
Related Products under HTS 6903.90.00.10
Clay Refractory Tube
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Clay Refractory Kiln Shelf
Heavy-duty clay shelves for supporting pottery in industrial kilns. As 'supports' explicitly mentioned in heading 6903, pure clay versions fall under statistical reporting number 6903.90.00.10.
Clay Retort for Laboratory
Traditional clay retorts used in chemical distillation processes at high temperatures. Fired clay construction qualifies as refractory goods under 6903.90.00.10 per heading examples.
Clay Refractory Rod
Fired clay rods used as stirring tools and supports in high-temperature furnaces. As named 'rods' in heading 6903 other refractory goods, clay composition dictates 6903.90.00.10.
Clay Cupel for Assay
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.
Clay Refractory Pipe
Heavy clay refractory pipes for high-temperature gas transport in furnaces. Listed as 'pipes' in 6903, clay material specifies 6903.90.00.10 reporting.