6903Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths:
その他の陶磁製耐火製品（例えば、レトルト、るつぼ、マッフル、ノズル、プラグ、支持物、キューペル、管、さや、棒及びスライドゲート。けいそう土その他これに類するけい酸質の土から製造したものを除く。）
HS code 6903 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths:”. This code has 3 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 6903 (Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths:) totaled ¥517M (YoY +4.7%), with a volume of 292,367 KG at about ¥1,769/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (46.2%), United States of America (28.3%), Germany (7.7%). Exports totaled ¥2B (YoY +8.3%), with a volume of 1,623,411 KG at about ¥1,412/KG. The top export destinations are United States of America (32.9%), Taiwan (10.4%), People's Republic of China (8.5%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥9B | 32.9% | 7,103,840 KG | ¥1,242/KG |
| 2 | Taiwan | ¥3B | 10.4% | 1,622,219 KG | ¥1,720/KG |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 8.5% | 652,136 KG | ¥3,515/KG |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥2B | 7.4% | 3,617,017 KG | ¥550/KG |
| 5 | Netherlands | ¥2B | 6.8% | 1,914,468 KG | ¥949/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥3B | 46.2% | 2,723,727 KG | ¥921/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥2B | 28.3% | 264,074 KG | ¥5,824/KG |
| 3 | Germany | ¥418M | 7.7% | 85,927 KG | ¥4,869/KG |
| 4 | United Kingdom | ¥309M | 5.7% | 24,490 KG | ¥12,607/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥217M | 4.0% | 132,201 KG | ¥1,644/KG |
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