Vanadium Boride Powder (VB2) from Canada
Vanadium diboride (VB2) is a hard, refractory boride compound employed in abrasives, cutting tools, and wear-resistant coatings for its high melting point and strength. Falls under HTS 2850.00.20.00 as a boride of vanadium.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide assay reports showing boron-to-vanadium ratio to confirm boride identity and avoid alloy misclassification
• Use anti-static packaging and label as 'flammable solid' if pyrophoric; comply with USPS Publication 52
• Document non-carbide status explicitly, as borocarbides redirect to 2849