Tungsten Carbide Powder
Tungsten carbide powder, composed primarily of tungsten carbide (WC), used in cutting tools and wear-resistant parts. Although it contains carbon, it is a tungsten powder and falls under tariff item 8101.10.00 as a powder of tungsten.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carbide is sintered into articles
Sintered tungsten carbide articles are classified under other tariff items.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the tungsten content and whether the carbide is considered an alloy; if so, it may fall under other headings
• Provide the chemical composition to the CBSA
• Check if the powder is for tool manufacturing, which may require additional documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 8101.10.00
Atomized Tungsten Powder
Gas-atomized tungsten powder with controlled spherical morphology, used in powder metallurgy and thermal spraying. It is a powder form of tungsten, not an alloy or article, and therefore falls under tariff item 8101.10.00.
Micron Tungsten Powder 5-10um
Fine 5-10 micron tungsten powder for injection molding of complex parts. This is a tungsten powder product, not an alloy or article, so it is classified under tariff item 8101.10.00.
Nano Tungsten Powder
Nanoparticle tungsten powder (<100nm) for catalysts, batteries, and advanced materials research. As a tungsten powder, it falls under tariff item 8101.10.00 regardless of particle size.
Pure Tungsten Powder 99.9%
High-purity tungsten powder (≥99.9% W) used in metallurgy, electronics, and 3D printing. It is a pure tungsten powder, not an alloy or article, so it falls under tariff item 8101.10.00.
Reduced Tungsten Powder
Hydrogen-reduced tungsten powder from ammonium paratungstate, standard for powder metallurgy parts. This is an intermediate tungsten powder product, falling under tariff item 8101.10.00.
Tungsten Powder for 3D Printing
Spherical tungsten powder optimized for selective laser melting (SLM) in additive manufacturing of high-density parts. It is a tungsten powder, not an alloy or article, so it falls under tariff item 8101.10.00.