Rhenium Wire for Thermocouples from China
Fine-diameter wire composed primarily of rhenium, alloyed minimally for use in high-temperature thermocouples in industrial furnaces. Falls under HTS 8112.49.00.00 as an article of rhenium, not qualifying as unwrought due to its drawn form. Exceeds 99% rhenium by weight per Chapter 81 alloy exclusion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) due to rhenium's toxicity risks during handling
• Confirm wire diameter and form to distinguish from powders under 8112.12.00.00
• Check for REACH compliance if transshipping through EU for environmental regs