Magnesia Slide Gate Plate from Germany
Magnesia-carbon ceramic slide gate plate for controlling molten steel flow in ladle casting. Specifically named in HTS 6903.90.00 as refractory slide gates for steelmaking. High-fired refractory withstands 1700°C+ temperatures.
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
• Steel industry import license may expedite; document MgO content >80% for classification support
• Common issue: plates with metal inserts classified partly under Chapter 73