Alvan 80/20 Master Alloy Ingots from Germany
Alvan master alloy ingots containing 80% vanadium and 20% aluminum, used to introduce vanadium into aluminum alloys for automotive and aerospace parts. HTS 8112.92.70.00 covers this unwrought vanadium alloy per Chapter 81 notes on base metal alloys. Ingots are cast in standard weights for foundry addition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify as master alloy with melting point data to distinguish from chemical compounds
• Declare exact alloy percentages; misstated composition can lead to Chapter 76 aluminum alloy reclassification
• Use proper packaging to prevent oxidation during ocean freight