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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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