Vanadium Master Alloy Pellets from China
Vanadium master alloy in pellet form, typically 40-80% vanadium with nickel or aluminum balance, used for precise addition in high-strength steel and superalloys. Classified under HTS 8112.99.2000 as 'other' vanadium articles per Chapter 81 notes defining alloys by weight predominance. Not pure vanadium, distinguishing from elemental forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
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
• Provide spectrographic analysis certificates to substantiate alloy composition and prevent reclassification
• Label shipments with UN numbers if reactive; comply with DOT hazmat regs for air/sea transport