Osmium Wire (Semi-Manufactured) from China
Osmium wire in semi-manufactured form, typically 0.5-1mm diameter, used in medical implants and electrical contacts due to its hardness. Classified under HTS 7110.49.00 as 'other' osmium, ruthenium, or iridium not unwrought or powder. Excludes fully finished products per Chapter 71 structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Include spectrographic analysis confirming osmium >2% weight predominance per alloy classification note 5
• Declare exact form (wire diameter, length) to distinguish from unwrought under Customs rulings
• Comply with REACH-like regulations for osmium toxicity in handling declarations