Hot Isostatically Pressed Beryllium Preform
A hot isostatically pressed (HIP) beryllium preform is a porous beryllium product consolidated through HIP, but it remains unwrought as it has not been shaped into a finished article. It is classified as unwrought beryllium under this tariff item, as it is intended for further machining or processing. This preform is commonly used in applications such as neutron moderators in nuclear reactors.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the preform is crushed or ground into powder form
Powders of beryllium are classified separately from unwrought forms.
If the preform has been machined or otherwise worked into a specific shape
Once worked beyond the unwrought state, it falls under other articles of beryllium.
If the preform is specifically designed as a component of nuclear reactors
Parts of nuclear reactors are classified in Chapter 84, not as base metal articles.
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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 that the preform has not been machined or shaped into a specific article, as that would change its classification
• Keep documentation showing the HIP process and that the product is in an unwrought state
• Verify whether the product is subject to any nuclear-related import controls, given its use in neutron moderators
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