Sintered Tungsten Ingot for X-Ray Shielding from China
Massive sintered tungsten ingots used as raw material for radiation shielding in medical and industrial X-ray equipment. Falls under HTS 8101.94.00.00 as unwrought tungsten bars/rods from simple sintering, prized for density and neutron absorption. No further refinement needed before machining into shields.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.1125%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (j) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Radiation safety declarations may be required; pair with material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Confirm 'simply sintered' status via process certificates to prevent shifts to 8101.99