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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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