Bronze-Filled Granular PTFE Compound from China

Granular PTFE compounded with 40% bronze powder for high load-bearing seals and thrust washers, PTFE predominant per weight rules. HTS 3904.61.00.10 for filled granular fluoropolymers in primary form. Aerospace and oilfield applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare metal content accurately for anti-dumping checks; ensure no metal powder separation in transit

Common issue: reclassification if bronze > polymer weight