Carbon-Filled Granular PTFE for Bearings from Germany
Granular PTFE filled with carbon powder (10-15%) to improve wear resistance and conductivity, maintaining >95% PTFE monomer content. HTS 3904.61.00.10 covers this compounded granular form for primary processing into self-lubricating bearings. Used in automotive and aerospace applications.
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
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) detailing carbon content for CBP review; segregate from unfilled in shipments
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as Chapter 85 electrical conductive material if conductivity is incidental