Brazing Stop-Off Paint from Japan
Refractory paint applied to mask areas during vacuum brazing of turbine blades. HTS 3810.90.5000 as auxiliary brazing preparation, withstands 2000°F without metal contamination. Removed by water blasting post-cycle.
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
• Thermal decomposition curve validates brazing auxiliary function
• Refractory oxide content analysis prevents paint classification
• Surface tension specs for thin film uniformity