Scandium Metal Powder from Germany
High-purity scandium powder (atomic number 21), a rare-earth metal not intermixed or interalloyed, fitting HTS 2805.30.0050. Essential for lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys in aerospace.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spectrographic analysis reports verifying scandium content >99%; common pitfall is mislabeling as alloy
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging for import; exposure to air causes ignition risk during customs inspection
• Register with BIS if end-use involves defense applications due to strategic material controls