Iron Powder for Powder Metallurgy Gears from China
Commercially pure iron powder for press-and-sinter gear production in automotive transmissions. Density 6.8-7.2 g/cc after sintering, annealed for machinability. Standard -100/+325 mesh size for gear compaction.
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
• Specify mesh size (-100/+325 typical) and compressibility specifications,Certify <0.3% alloying elements to maintain non-alloy iron powder status,Document green strength additives if minimal (<1%) to avoid chemical prep classification