Hafnium Wire for Additive Manufacturing from Japan
High-purity hafnium wire spooled for laser powder bed fusion in aerospace prototyping. Classified under HTS 8112.39.00.00 as 'other' wrought hafnium products beyond standard profiles.
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
• Specify diameter and tensile strength in invoices to justify 'articles' vs basic wire classification
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging; oxidation invalidates nuclear/aerospace certification
• Harmonize with ITAR for defense-related AM applications during import clearance