Niobium Crucible from Japan
High-temperature niobium crucible for melting reactive metals in vacuum furnaces. As a fabricated article of niobium (columbium), it is under HTS 8112.99.9100.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include XRF analysis showing >99% niobium to rule out alloy status
• Specify capacity and wall thickness to confirm as vessel article
• Check ASME certification if for pressure vessel applications