Carbon-Filled Granular PTFE for Bearings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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