Retech Systems RAV 100 kW Vacuum Arc Skull Melting Furnace from China
Specialized vacuum arc skull furnace for melting highly reactive metals like zirconium and hafnium used in nuclear reactor components. Classified in HTS 8514.32.9000 as an 'other' plasma/vacuum arc furnace for industrial heat treatment. The skull technique prevents crucible contamination during melting.
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
• Provide nuclear industry certifications and material traceability requirements for reactive metal handling
• Document skull formation specifications and water-cooling system capacities in technical data sheets
• Include power supply specifications showing DC arc capabilities for stable skull melting operations