Tungsten Boride WB2 from Germany
Tungsten diboride (WB2) is an ultra-hard ceramic material used in wear-resistant coatings and cutting tools. Classified under HTS 2850.00.10.00 as a boride of tungsten, meeting chemically defined criteria. It exhibits high melting point and chemical stability for extreme environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide XRF or ICP analysis confirming tungsten-boron stoichiometry to validate subheading 2850.00.10
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg which may trigger hazardous material shipping declarations
• Confirm not mixed with carbon binders, as carbide exclusions apply per heading 2849