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Titanium Boride Powder (TiB2) from Japan

Titanium diboride (TiB2) powder is an ultra-hard ceramic compound used in armor, cutting tools, and cathodes for aluminum smelting. It is classified in HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a boride of titanium, chemically defined and not a carbide. Known for extreme abrasion resistance and high melting point.

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

Submit assay reports confirming >95% TiB2 purity; impurities can trigger reclassification reviews

Package in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; declare as UN3077 environmentally hazardous if applicable