6815.11.00.00/Hexcel IM7 Carbon Fiber/Japan

Hexcel IM7 Carbon Fiber from Japan

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 — 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%

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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