Die-Casting Magnesium Piglets 99.8% from China
Small trapezoidal piglets of high-purity unwrought magnesium (99.8%+), designed for melting in die-casting furnaces for automotive components. HTS 8104.11.00.00 applies to these cast primary forms meeting the stringent purity requirement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify 'pig' or 'sow' form on commercial invoice to confirm unwrought status
• Test for tramp elements like iron/ nickel that could disqualify purity threshold
• Use heat-numbered lots for easy verification during customs audits