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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