Zirconia Nozzle from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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