Molybdenum Strip for Heating Elements from Japan
Precision molybdenum strip rolled to specific widths for electric heating elements in glass melting furnaces. HTS 8102.99.00.00 covers this semi-manufactured strip form, distinct from bars, powders, or scrap. High-temperature oxidation resistance defines its utility.
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
• Document strip width (<150mm typical) to distinguish from sheet/plate; mismatches lead to 8102.96 reclass
• Segregate from TZM alloy variants (molybdenum with titanium/zirconium) which may require 8102.97