Industrial Pyrophoric Alloy Ingots
Large ingots of ferrocerium alloy for manufacturing spark-producing components in lighters and tools. Under HTS 3606.90.30.00 as pyrophoric alloys in all forms, including bulk castings. Used by factories to machine into final flints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rare earth compounds dominate chemically
Chemically defined compounds of rare-earths exclude from Chapter 36 per note 1.
If for non-pyrophoric ferrocerium in steelmaking
Ferrocerium used as deoxidizer classifies as ferroalloys under Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide melting point and ignition temp certs to confirm pyrophoric nature
• Bulk shipments need anti-static containers to prevent dust ignition
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