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Molybdenum Foil for Vacuum Deposition from China

Thin molybdenum foil used in thin-film deposition for electronics and optics. Falls under HTS 8102.95.60.00 as 'other' foil, distinct from sintered products, aligning with Chapter 81 definitions for high-purity base metals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

19.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include thickness specs (<0.2mm for foil) in invoices to distinguish from strip/sheet and avoid 8102.95.30 misclassification

• Certify non-sintered process; importers often overlook this, leading to duty disputes

• Label as 'not for nuclear use' if applicable, to bypass ITAR export controls on import side