Ruthenium Pellet from Japan
Small cylindrical pellets of pure ruthenium produced by atomization but remaining unwrought, used for alloy addition in metallurgy. Classified in HTS 7110.41.00.30 as unwrought ruthenium, not qualifying as powder per sieve definition in subheading notes. Applied in titanium alloy production for aerospace.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test pellets to confirm they don't meet powder sieve criteria; declare total precious metal content accurately for duty calculation
• Partner with certified assayers to prevent undervaluation penalties