Greene Tweed HVOF Thermal Spray System from China
High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray machine for applying wear-resistant carbide coatings to oilfield drill bits using electric plasma-assisted combustion. HTS 8515.80.00 covers the electric apparatus component for hot spraying cermets and metals. Achieves coating hardness >1200 HV.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Document spray rates (kg/hr) and particle velocity specs
• Hazardous material declarations for carbide powders
• Distinguish electric vs pure combustion systems