Beryllium Sponge Metal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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