Hafnium Foil for Superalloy Cladding from Japan
Thin hafnium foil sheets used to clad nickel superalloy turbine blades for oxidation resistance. HTS 8112.39.00.00 for 'other' hafnium sheet/foil beyond basic thicknesses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include thickness (<0.2mm typical) and surface finish specs in commercial invoices
• Protect from ambient oxidation during transit with inert atmosphere packaging
• Validate against AMS specifications for aerospace qualification traceability