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Mitsubishi Rayon Grafil 34-700 12K Carbon Fiber

Mitsubishi Rayon Grafil 34-700 12K carbon fiber features high tensile strength for aerospace skins and marine structures. Classified in HTS 6815.11.00.00 as carbon fibers for non-electrical uses, excluding electrical brushes or conductors. Sold as greige tow requiring processing into prepregs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7003Lower: 16.3% vs 35%

If used as continuous filament for glass-like applications

Certain continuous mineral filaments may cross-classify under Chapter 70 if specifications overlap.

6810.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cementitious panels reinforced with carbon fibers

Articles combining cement or asbestos with carbon fibers fall under Chapter 68 heading 6810.

8544.11Lower: 13.5% vs 35%

If for electrical winding wire insulation

Carbon fibers intended for electrical conductors shift to Chapter 85 insulated wire provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include test reports verifying >3 GPa tensile strength threshold for carbon fiber definition

• Segregate shipments by tow size (e.g

• 12K vs 50K) for accurate inventory declarations

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