Tungsten Carbide Powder

Fine tungsten carbide (WC) powder for manufacturing cutting tools and wear-resistant coatings. Falls under HTS 2849.90.50.00 as other carbides, provided not sintered with metal into cermet form. Chemically defined compound per Chapter 28 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8209.00.00Higher: 39.6% vs 38.7%

If pressed and sintered into tool tips

Finished carbide cutting tool inserts classified as interchangeable tools in Chapter 82.

8112.99Lower: 14% vs 38.7%

If containing >90% tungsten with binders

Tungsten compounds/alloys beyond pure carbides fall under heading 8112.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If mixed with cobalt binder powder

Prepared chemical mixtures not purely chemically defined classify as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit XRF/ICP analysis reports proving WC composition without significant metal binders

β€’ Use proper NA/SG codes for powders to avoid delays in chemical clearance

β€’ Monitor REACH/SVHC compliance if destined for EU resale post-import

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