Refractory Ceramic Furnace Muffle

High-alumina ceramic muffle protecting furnace heating elements from process atmosphere. Named example in HTS 6903.90.00 for refractory muffles used in industrial heat treatment. Fired ceramic construction per Chapter 69 standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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6904.90.00Same rate: 35%

If installed furnace lining components

6904 for actual furnace construction elements vs standalone replacement muffles

8514.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If part of complete industrial furnace

Refractory integral to heating equipment classifies with machinery

6902.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If aluminosilicate refractory composition

Chemically-bonded aluminosilicates specifically in 6902

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Import Tips & Compliance

Furnace OEM end-user letter prevents parts classification; verify no electrical function

Common error: complete muffles with embedded heaters go to Chapter 85

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