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Molybdenum Rod for Sputtering Targets from Japan

Cold-drawn molybdenum rods machined into sputtering targets for thin-film coating. Classed in HTS 8102.95.60.00 as non-sintered 'other' rods, pure base metal.

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

• Include spectrometry report for 99%+ purity to comply with Chapter 81 base metal rules

• Document diameter/length to confirm 'rod' vs. 'bar'; misdescription common

• Check for AD/CVD orders on Chinese origins