Code 6903 20 90 · Subheading 6903 20

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Other refractory ceramic goods—such as crucibles, nozzles, tubes or rods—containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound, excluding refractory bricks, blocks and tiles

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This covers refractory ceramic goods such as retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, tubes and rods, as well as other goods of this type. The goods must contain at least 45% aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and over 50% of a mixture or compound of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and silica (SiO2), and must not be refractory bricks, blocks, tiles or similar construction material.

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A refractory ceramic crucible containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% of an aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound
A refractory ceramic nozzle containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% of an aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound
A refractory ceramic tube containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% of an aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound

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Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and other refractory ceramic goods, containing, by weight, >= 45% of alumina and > 50% of silica (excl. refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods)

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Step 1 · Section XIII Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica …
Is the item made of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or a similar material; is it a ceramic product; or is it glass or glassware?
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Step 2 · Chapter 69 Ceramic products 2 of 3 chapters in section XIII
What kind of ceramic product is it: a silica-earth product; refractory building material; other refractory ware; brick or similar building material; roofing or other architectural building product; pipe, gutter or pipe fitting; paving, flooring or wall-covering stone or tile; laboratory, technical or agricultural container; sanitary ware; porcelain tableware or household or toilet article; non-porcelain ceramic tableware or household or toilet article; statuette or other ornament; or another ceramic product?
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Step 3 · Heading 6903 Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, suppo… 3 of 13 headings under chapter 69
Which material description applies: does the product contain > 50 weight% graphite or other carbon, or a mixture of these products; contain > 50 weight% aluminium oxide “Al2O3”, or be a mixture or compound of aluminium oxide and silica “SiO2”; or none of these?
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Step 4 · Subheading 6903 20 Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, suppo… 2 of 3 subheadings under heading 6903
Does the item contain < 45 weight percent alumina and > 50 weight percent of an alumina-silica mixture or compound, or does it contain >= 45 weight percent alumina and > 50 weight percent of an alumina-silica mixture or compound?
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Step 5 · Full code 6903 20 90 Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, suppo… 2 of 2 codes under subheading 6903 20

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6903 20 90

Other refractory ceramic goods—such as crucibles, nozzles, tubes or rods—containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound, excluding refractory bricks, blocks and tiles

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another option 6903 20 10 Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and other refractory ceramic goods, containing, by weight, < 45% of alumina and > 50% of silica (excl. refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods) 5.0%
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Trade measures to be aware of

Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.

Extra duty on goods from some countries

Trade-defence measures, such as anti-dumping duty, may apply to goods originating in China.
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Lower duty for goods from some countries

Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 50 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
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Restrictions and paperwork

Import restrictions are recorded for goods originating in Iraq; Syria; any country; Ukraine; Iran, Islamic Republic of; North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea); any country except Iran, Islamic Republic of.

Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
- Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
- Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
- Movement certificate EUR.1
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- Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
- Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
- Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
- Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
- Goods not consigned from Iran
- Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)
- Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)
- The declared goods are not concerned by Council Regulation (EC) No. 267/2012, Annex II
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EU tariff measure data version 2026-08-03-tullverket.

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

69.03.2000

Containing by weight more than 50 % of alumina (Al 2O 3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO 2)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

6903 20 90 00

Containing, by weight, 45 % or more of alumina (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>)

Ordinary duty

4.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Often confused with

6902 20 99 Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods containing, by weight, > 50% alumina, silica or a mixture or compound of these products (excl. containing, by weight, >= 93% silica, > 7% but < 45% alumina and those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths) 2.0%
That code covers refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar construction material, while this code covers other refractory ceramic goods and excludes such construction material.
6902 90 00 Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods (excl. containing, by weight, singly or together, > 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2O3, containing, by weight, > 50% alumina, silica or a mixture or compound of these products and those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths) 2.0%
That code is for refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar construction material, while this code is for other refractory ceramic goods.
6903 20 10 Retorts, crucibles, mufflers, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and other refractory ceramic goods, containing, by weight, < 45% of alumina and > 50% of silica (excl. refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods) 5.0%
This code is for similar refractory ceramic goods containing less than 45% aluminium oxide, whereas this code requires at least 45%.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.

Other refractory ceramic goods—such as crucibles, nozzles, tubes or rods—containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound, excluding refractory bricks, blocks and tiles

Other refractory ceramic goods—such as crucibles, nozzles, tubes or rods—containing at least 45% aluminium oxide and over 50% aluminium oxide–silica mixture or compound, excluding refractory bricks, blocks and tiles

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Trade measures to be aware of

Extra duty on goods from some countries

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Restrictions and paperwork

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