VTF Vacuum Technologies Plasma Arc Skull Furnace PAS-100 from Japan
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 — 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 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