Atomized Steel Powder for Sintered Brake Pads from China
Water-atomized low-alloy steel powder used in powder metallurgy for automotive brake pad production. Falls under HTS 7205.29.00.00 as 'other' iron/steel powders not meeting high-strength or tool steel definitions. Typical composition: 0.5% C, balance Fe with trace elements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include particle size distribution (typically 50-150 microns) and apparent density specs,Certify not meeting tool steel criteria per Chapter 72 note (e) to avoid reclassification,Document water/gas atomization method as this affects powder morphology classification