Rhenium Powder for Thermocouple Manufacturing
High-purity rhenium powder specifically for manufacturing tungsten-rhenium thermocouple wire, before swaging and drawing into wire. As an unwrought powder, it is classified under tariff item 8112.41.00, which covers rhenium in unwrought form, waste and scrap, and powders.
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 powder has been processed into wire or other wrought forms
Wrought rhenium, such as wire, is classified under a separate tariff item.
If the powder is imported as part of a complete thermocouple assembly
Complete instruments or their parts fall under Section XVIII, not base metals.
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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 the powder is not yet drawn into wire; once drawn, it would be classified as a wrought product under a different item
• Keep records of the intended use (thermocouple manufacturing) in case CBSA requests clarification
• Check whether the powder contains tungsten or other metals, as alloy classification rules under Section XV Note 5 may apply
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