Dental Silver Powder Alloy from Japan
Silver-based powder alloy for dental amalgams, with silver predominant and 90%+ fines through 0.5 mm sieve. Classified as silver powder under HTS 7106.10.00.00 since silver exceeds 2% and predominates per alloy rules in note 5. Used in restorative dentistry.
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
• Cross-reference FDA medical device requirements alongside HTS classification
• Submit detailed alloy composition to confirm silver predominance for Chapter 71