Spherical Aluminum Powder for Additive Manufacturing from Japan
Ultra-fine spherical non-lamellar aluminum powder (15-53 microns) optimized for selective laser melting in metal 3D printing. Falls under 7603.10.00.00 as pure aluminum powder without flake structure. Ensures high density parts for automotive and medical implants.
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
• Supply laser diffraction PSD reports confirming D50 particle size for accurate description
• Label containers inert gas purged to prevent oxidation, common CBP inspection point
• Avoid generic 'metal powder' declarations; specify aluminum and non-lamellar explicitly