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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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