Sulzer Metco 9MB Plasma Spray Gun from China
High-velocity plasma spray apparatus for thermal spraying ceramic and metal coatings on turbine blades and engine components. Under HTS 8515.80.00 as electric machines for hot spraying of metals/cermets using plasma arc technology. Achieves coating thicknesses up to 500 microns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Declare plasma gas types (Ar/H2) and powder feed specifications
• Include material safety data for ceramic/metal powders
• Parts vs complete apparatus distinction critical for 8515.90