Bulk Ferrocerium Alloy Ingots from Germany
Primary ingots of ferrocerium (mischmetal-cerium-iron alloy) for manufacturing lighter flints. HTS 3606.90.80.00 covers pyrophoric alloys in all forms including ingots. Typically 70% cerium content.
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 alloy certificates showing pyrophoric spark test compliance
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transit
• Distinguish from rare earth metals (2805.30) via spark generation demonstration