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Inductotherm VIP Power-Trak 35kW Vacuum Arc Furnace from Germany

This industrial vacuum arc furnace uses a vacuum chamber and arc discharge to melt and refine high-purity metals like titanium and superalloys for aerospace applications. It falls under HTS 8514.32.9000 as an 'other' plasma and vacuum arc furnace designed for laboratory and industrial heat treatment. The system maintains ultra-low pressure to prevent oxidation during melting.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify vacuum chamber pressure ratings and arc power specifications in technical documentation to confirm classification under vacuum arc furnaces

• Include material compatibility certificates for reactive metals like titanium to demonstrate industrial heat treatment purpose

• Avoid misclassification as general laboratory ovens (8514.10) by providing evidence of arc melting capabilities