B4C-Al Boron Carbide Aluminum Binder Powder from Mexico
Nonagglomerated boron carbide particles mixed with aluminum metallic binder for lightweight armor applications. Classified in 3824.30.00.00 as metal carbides with metallic binders in powder state. Processed via hot pressing for ballistic plates.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare boron content for export control screening; use inert atmosphere packaging; provide hardness test results (HV) for valuation support