Zirconia Nozzle for Continuous Casting from China
Refractory zirconia ceramic nozzle used in steel mills for controlling molten metal flow during continuous casting. Falls under HTS 6903.90.00 as 'other refractory ceramic goods' like nozzles, engineered for extreme thermal shock resistance. Fired ceramic body meets Chapter 69 firing requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide steel mill end-use certification to avoid scrutiny as consumer goods; test for water absorption per ASTM C373 if absorption questioned
• Pitfall: nozzles >3.2cm thick may confuse with tiles under 6907 notes