Materials Research Furnaces Skull Arc Melt VAR-10 from China
Skull arc melting furnace for ultra-pure refractory metal production using levitation melting principles. HTS 8514.32.9000 classification as vacuum arc furnace for specialty materials heat treatment. Electromagnetic levitation prevents crucible contamination during skull formation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify levitation coil specifications and power requirements (RF + DC arc)
• Include refractory metal purity specifications achieved (>99.995%)
• Document electromagnetic field containment and safety shielding