Zirconia Nozzle from China
Zirconium oxide ceramic nozzle for continuous casting in steel mills, resisting molten metal erosion. Falls under HTS 6903.90.00.50 as other refractory ceramic goods, fired after shaping for high-temperature industrial use. Excludes non-fired or low-temp processed items per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include thermal shock resistance test data proving >800°C firing; declare exact zirconia content to avoid porcelain misclassification; check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin refractories