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Silicon Carbide Thermocouple Tube

Hexagonal silicon carbide tube sheathing thermocouples in kilns and furnaces up to 1600°C. HTS 6903.90.00.50 covers this refractory ceramic tube, fired from nonmetallic carbides, excluding electrical insulators. Essential for industrial heat measurement protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6903.20.00Same rate: 35%

If using siliceous earth binders

Kieselguhr or similar earth composition requires 6903.20, not general 'other'

8546.20.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If functioning as electrical insulator

Chapter exclusion sends ceramic electrical insulators to Chapter 85

6902.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If supplied as shaped refractory blocks

Basic refractory shapes like blocks go to 6902, mixed goods to 6903

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify SiC composition >90% with firing certificates; distinguish from graphite tubes via material specs; bundle with furnace documentation to prevent parts classification

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