Refractory Ceramic Slide Gate
High-alumina slide gate plates controlling molten steel flow in ladle casting. Classified in HTS 6903.90.00.50 as other refractory ceramic goods (slide gates specifically mentioned), fired after room-temp shaping from oxide materials.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If siliceous earth formulation
Fossil meal-based slide gates specifically excluded to 6903.20
If imported within complete casting machine
Parts of metallurgical machinery classified with parent machine in Chapter 84
If thickness exceeds 3.2 cm qualifying as tile
US note excludes thick 'tiles' from certain headings, but refractories remain 6903
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide erosion resistance specs confirming refractory use; match gate dimensions to casting equipment in entry docs; watch quotas on certain oxide refractories
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