Molybdenum Powder for Superalloy Production from Japan
Coarse molybdenum powder used in vacuum arc remelting for nickel-based superalloys in turbine blades. Classified under HTS 8102.10.00.00 as base molybdenum powder per Chapter 81 hierarchy. 50-150 micron size optimized for melting practice.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide alloy master melt certificates showing intended 3-5% Mo addition rates
• Hydrogen decrepitation process documentation proves powder vs wrought origin
• Avoid pre-alloyed Mo-Ni powder which classifies under 8112.99 for cobalt alloys