VTF Vacuum Technologies Plasma Arc Skull Furnace PAS-100 from China
Plasma arc skull furnace using non-transferred plasma torch for reactive metal skull melting under vacuum. HTS 8514.32.9000 'other' plasma vacuum arc furnace for tantalum and niobium production. Torch-based heating provides superior skull uniformity over traditional arcs.
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 plasma torch specifications (DC 100kW, Ar/H2 gas mix)
• Include tantalum capacitor grade purity documentation (>99.99%)
• Document torch positioning robotics and skull thickness control