Tantalum Powder 99.9% Pure
High-purity tantalum powder at 99.9% purity, used in electronics manufacturing for sputtering targets and alloy additives. This powder is unwrought under tariff item 8103.20.00 as it is in powder form and not further processed into articles. It meets the definition of powders in section note 8.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder is not alloyed, as per chapter supplementary note 1, and that tantalum predominates by weight
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing purity and particle size
• Verify the powder is not mixed with other materials that would change its classification
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Atomized Tantalum Powder -45 Micron
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Electron Beam Melted Tantalum Powder
Electron beam melted tantalum powder for aerospace implants and medical devices. Despite the advanced production method, this powder is unwrought under tariff item 8103.20.00 as it is in powder form and not further processed. Purity exceeds 99.9%.
High-Purity Tantalum Granules
Irregular-shaped tantalum granules (1-5 mm) produced by gas atomization, used in capacitor manufacturing and powder metallurgy. This unwrought form falls under tariff item 8103.20.00 as 'other' tantalum powders and granules, excluding sintered products.
High-Purity Tantalum Powder 99.99%
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