ECM Technologies Vacuum Arc Laboratory Furnace VAF-LAB 5 from Canada
Benchtop vacuum arc furnace for R&D melting of superalloys and refractory metals in university and corporate laboratories. Falls under HTS 8514.32.9000 as an 'other' vacuum arc furnace suitable for both laboratory and small-scale industrial heat treatment. Features programmable arc parameters and glovebox integration.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include research grant documentation or university purchase orders to support dual laboratory/industrial classification
• Verify glovebox interface specifications and inert gas purging capabilities in equipment manuals
• Document maximum melting capacity (50g electrodes) to distinguish from purely analytical equipment