Hexcel IM7 Carbon Fiber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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