Copper Flake for Powder Metallurgy Lubricant from Canada
Lamellar copper flakes serving as solid lubricants in powder metallurgy pressing operations for bearings. HTS 7406.20.00.00 for flake copper powders used in industrial PM processes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include PM industry end-user letters specifying lubricant flake requirements
• Certify flake size distribution optimized for die lubrication (10-50 micron)
• Avoid declaring as 'bearing material' which triggers machinery parts classification