Scandium Metal Powder from Canada
Ultra-high purity scandium metal in fine powder form, used in aerospace alloys like Scandium-Aluminum for lightweight aircraft parts. Falls under HTS 2805.30.00 as scandium is named in the heading for rare-earth metals, even in powder if not further processed. Particle size typically 100-300 mesh.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Specify particle size and surface area in invoices to distinguish from compounds; customs often challenges powders
• Pyrophoric hazard labeling mandatory; pitfall is explosion risk during inspection without inert handling
• Export license may apply from origin; verify Wassenaar Arrangement compliance for dual-use