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High-Purity Sintered Tungsten Rod for Thermocouples

Sintered tungsten rods of 99.95% purity for Type C thermocouples in high-temperature furnaces and kilns. HTS 8101.94.00.00 for unwrought sintered rods enabling operation up to 2300°C. Raw material for sheathed thermocouple wires.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+35.0%41.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪Germany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇯🇵Japan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8101.99Lower: 13.7% vs 41.6%

If drawn to wire gauge

Wire drawing creates a wrought profile under 'other articles'.

9025.19.80Lower: 35% vs 41.6%

If pre-assembled into thermocouples

Complete temperature sensors classified as thermometers.

8102.95.30.00Lower: 16.6% vs 41.6%

If molybdenum-tungsten alloy

Alloyed versions (>1% other metal) shift to molybdenum base metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify Type C thermocouple end-use in entry summary for proper Chapter 81

Purity analysis (>99.95%) prevents alloy misclassification

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