Ceramic Ladle Plunger from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Steel producer verification prevents tool classification; document density >3.5g/cm³
• Pitfall: short-use plugs misread as Chapter 82 tools