Iron Powder for Powder Metallurgy Gears from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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