Materials Research Furnaces Skull Arc Melt VAR-10 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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