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Tungsten Carbide Powder from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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