Silicon Carbide Thermocouple Tube from Japan
Silicon carbide ceramic tube sheathing thermocouples in high-temperature furnaces up to 1600°C. HTS 6903.90.00 covers such refractory tubes and sheaths for industrial thermal protection. Composed of fired nonmetallic carbides per Chapter 69 definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include thermal conductivity specs proving refractory function; avoid electrical insulator classification by showing non-insulating use
• Pitfall: thin tubes mistaken for Chapter 70 glass tubing