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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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