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Molybdenum Strip for Heating Elements from Japan

Molybdenum strip rolled for resistance heating elements in industrial applications. Under HTS 8102.95.60.00 as 'other' strip, excluding sintered, for pure molybdenum per Chapter 81.

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

• Specify rolling process vs. sintering in commercial invoice to prevent reclass to 8102.94

• Avoid common error of declaring as 'profile' if straight strip, which could shift to specific subheadings

• Test for alloy content; >1% impurities may classify as Chapter 81 alloy