Beryllium Sponge Metal from Japan
Porous sponge-like beryllium produced by thermal reduction, precursor to wrought forms. Falls under HTS 8112.12.00.00 as unwrought beryllium, used in master alloy production.
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
• Provide reduction process documentation from beryllium fluoride
• Handle as sensitizer material with OSHA-compliant shipping papers
• Distinguish from niobium sponge (8112.51) via elemental analysis