Bulk Ferrocerium Alloy Ingots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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