Iron Powder for 3D Metal Printing from China
Finely milled iron powder used in selective laser sintering (SLS) for additive manufacturing of metal parts. Classified under HTS 7205.29.00.00 as powders of iron not meeting specific alloy definitions in Chapter 72 notes. Particle size typically 15-45 microns for optimal layer fusion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide mill test reports confirming non-alloy status per Chapter 72 note (e),Declare average particle size and production method (atomized vs. reduced) for CBP verification,Avoid classifying as 'further worked' if surface treated beyond basic passivation