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Ceramic Ladle Plunger from China

Zirconia-graphite ceramic plunger for stirring molten steel in secondary refining ladles. Refractory 'other goods' under HTS 6903.90.00 for steelmaking immersion devices. High-fired for extreme corrosion resistance.

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

Steel producer verification prevents tool classification; document density >3.5g/cm³

Pitfall: short-use plugs misread as Chapter 82 tools