Tantalum Powder for Additive Manufacturing from Japan
Spherical tantalum powder (15-45 micron range) certified for selective laser melting (SLM) in medical implants. Unwrought form under HTS 8103.20.00.90, supplied ready for 3D printing without sintering. Meets aerospace and biomedical purity standards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide flowability test results (Hall flow <30s/50g) confirming AM-grade powder
• Biomedical lots need USP Class VI or ISO 10993 documentation
• Avoid moisture; use desiccant packs mandatory