Clay Slide Gate Refractory from Japan
Slide gate plates made of refractory clay for controlling molten steel flow in ladles. Explicitly named in heading 6903, these fired clay products are classified under 6903.90.00.10 for clay composition.
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
• Submit material test reports confirming clay base and firing process compliant with Chapter 69 notes
• Declare as 'refractory slide gates of clay' to match exact tariff description