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Rhenium Thermionic Filament

Coiled rhenium filaments for thermionic emission in vacuum tubes and electron microscopes. As manufactured articles, under HTS 8112.49.00.00. Pure rhenium form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+25.0%29%
🇲🇽Mexico4%—4%
🇨🇦Canada4%—4%
🇩🇪Germany4%—4%
🇯🇵Japan4%—4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8540.71Lower: 13.7% vs 29%

If in microwave tubes or valves

Assembled into thermionic tubes under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Vacuum packaging essential to prevent oxidation

• Technical drawings aid classification review

• ITAR checks for microscopy defense applications

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