Hexcel IM7 Carbon Fiber
Hexcel IM7 is an intermediate modulus carbon fiber with 12K tow size, offering balanced strength and stiffness for wind turbine blades and sporting goods. Classified under HTS 6815.11.00.00 as carbon fibers for non-electrical applications like structural composites. It represents unprocessed fiber bundles prior to resin impregnation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into rigid rods, plates, or profiles
Shaping fibers into solid carbon forms for non-electrical uses moves to 6815.12, excluding raw fiber tows.
If chopped strands under 5mm for fiberglass-like reinforcement
Short chopped carbon fibers used similarly to glass fibers classify in Chapter 70 as glass fiber articles.
If formed into non-wovens or felts
Carbon fiber nonwoven mats or veils fall under Chapter 56 as made-up textile articles of plies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer datasheets showing carbon content >92% and PAN precursor to distinguish from glass or aramid fibers
• For large-volume shipments, pre-clear with CBP via binding ruling requests specifying end-use as non-electrical composites
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