Mixed Iridium-Ruthenium Alloy Bar from Japan
Semimanufactured bar alloyed 60% iridium/40% ruthenium for spark erosion electrodes. Classified under predominant iridium in HTS 7110.49.0050 per alloy rules since <2% platinum.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ICP analysis confirms predominant metal and <2% Pt threshold
• Alloy registration with customs for consistent statistical reporting
• Melting point verification prevents misclassification as base metal