Rhenium Jet Engine Clippings from China
Precision clippings and grindings from rhenium-containing single-crystal turbine blades for military aircraft engines. Classified as rhenium waste and scrap under HTS 8112.41.10.00 due to high rhenium recovery value. These scraps undergo vacuum remelting for reuse in high-temperature applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ITAR export control verification required if US-origin military engine parts; declare scrap status clearly
• Use NDT testing reports to confirm no radioactive contamination from engine service
• Bundle in 50kg lots minimum for economic customs processing as bulk scrap