Hafnium Carbide Powder from Japan
Hafnium carbide (HfC) ultra-high temperature ceramic powder for rocket nozzles. Falls under 2849.90.50.00 as chemically defined carbide. Melting point exceeds 3900°C.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain export licenses for defense/space applications
• Provide isotopic analysis excluding radioactive content