Tin Leaf Flakes for Metallurgy from Japan
Flakes derived from tin leaf, used in powder metallurgy for bearing production. HTS 8007.00.32.00 covers these as tin flakes, non-alloyed per chapter specs. Provides uniform mixing in metal matrix composites.
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
• Distinguish from decorative leaf via industrial flake size (>0.2mm thick excluded)
• Certify RoHS compliance if for electronics bearings
• Use vacuum packaging to prevent oxidation during transit