Tungsten Carbide Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit XRF/ICP analysis reports proving WC composition without significant metal binders
• Use proper NA/SG codes for powders to avoid delays in chemical clearance
• Monitor REACH/SVHC compliance if destined for EU resale post-import