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Cermet Wear-Resistant Plate

Hard-wearing plates composed of titanium carbide cermets bonded with cobalt, used in industrial chutes and hoppers. Classified under HTS 8113.00.00.00 as articles of cermets for their sintered metal-ceramic composition designed for abrasion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+60.0%63.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7318.15.20Higher: 75% vs 41.2%

If over 20% cobalt and resembles wrought alloy

High metal binder content may shift to Chapter 73 iron/steel articles if not predominantly cermet.

8431.49.90Higher: 50% vs 41.2%

If imported as part of machinery component

Assembled into parts of machinery, classifying under Chapter 84 by end-use rather than material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide engineering specs showing cermet microstructure to distinguish from cast alloys

• Declare thickness and application to prevent reclassification as fabricated metal plates

• Comply with REACH-like regulations for cobalt content in EU-bound shipments