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Refractory Ceramic Slide Gate from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide erosion resistance specs confirming refractory use; match gate dimensions to casting equipment in entry docs; watch quotas on certain oxide refractories