Dental Amalgam Alloy from China
Dental amalgam alloy consists of powdered silver, tin, and mercury-free capsules that mix with mercury on-site. Classified under HTS 2853.90.90.90 as 'amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals' within other inorganic compounds. Used for restorative dentistry fillings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.8%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA 510(k) clearance required for dental devices; include biocompatibility testing
• Exclude precious metal content to stay out of Chapter 71
• Proper mercury handling protocols even for capsules