Osmium Semimanufactured Strip

Osmium strips (2-10mm wide) for electrical contacts in harsh environments. HTS 7110.49.0050 covers other osmium semimanufactured forms, unwrought or powder excluded.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

8545.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If assembled into contacts

Fabricated osmium contacts become electrical apparatus parts under Chapter 85.

7110.41.00Same rate: 25%

If Pt-osmium alloy ≥2% Pt

Note 5(a) platinum alloy classification applies regardless of osmium predominance.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Width/thickness ratios distinguish strip from sheet per metallurgical standards

Volatility at high temps requires specialized packaging declarations

Rare earth substitution declarations may trigger additional reporting