Chromium Billets from China
Cylindrical unwrought chromium billets produced by electron beam melting for aerospace alloys. HTS 8112.21.00.00 covers these semi-processed unwrought forms prior to hot working into rods or sheets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Submit production process details to prove billets are not hot-rolled, maintaining unwrought status
• Label with exact weight and dimensions to facilitate customs valuation
• Beware of dual-use export controls for high-purity chromium in defense applications