Graphite Crucible with Clay Bond from Japan
Clay-bonded graphite crucible for non-ferrous metal melting in jewelry and investment casting. HTS 6903.90.00 as refractory crucible of fired ceramic materials including graphite-carbon composites. Meets Chapter 69 firing and composition requirements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify clay essential ingredient per US notes; distinguish from pure graphite electrodes
• Pitfall: small jewelry crucibles misclassified as Chapter 71 imitation jewelry tools