3D Printing Magnesium Ingots

Special purity magnesium ingots formulated for laser powder bed fusion 3D printing. Unwrought magnesium under HTS 8104.19.00.00 before atomization. Enables complex lightweight structures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8105.20Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If atomized into additive manufacturing powder

Atomized magnesium powder specifically classified separately.

8487.10.00Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If printed into machinery housings

3D printed magnesium machinery parts under injection molds.

8104.30.00.00Higher: 29.4% vs 6.5%

If gas atomized granules

Granular magnesium for additive manufacturing classified as filings/rasps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify low oxygen/nitrogen content critical for printability

Use anti-static packaging to prevent static discharge ignition

Coordinate with additive manufacturers for specific alloy approvals

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Electrolytic Magnesium Billets

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Pidgeon Process Magnesium Slabs

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High-Purity Magnesium Pigs

Cast magnesium pigs with 99.9% purity from electrolytic cells, stored under inert atmosphere. Classified as unwrought 'other' magnesium in HTS 8104.19.00.00. Used in electronics and pharmaceutical-grade applications.

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Ferro-Magnesium Base Ingots

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