Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic and critical materials procured under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98-98h)
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9808.00.40.00
Germanium Metal Ingots
Zone-refined germanium ingots for infrared optics and fiber optics reserves. Strategic for night vision systems and satellite communications. Duty-free under 9808.00.40.00.
High-Purity Cobalt Powder
Fine cobalt powder certified under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act for national defense stockpiles. This material is essential for superalloys used in jet engines and high-strength components. Classified under HTS 9808.00.40.00 due to its strategic importance and GSA certification.
Tungsten Carbide Powder
Ultra-fine tungsten carbide powder stockpiled for defense manufacturing applications. Critical for cutting tools, armor-piercing projectiles, and wear-resistant components. Enters duty-free under 9808.00.40.00 with GSA strategic materials certification.
Beryllium Metal Ingots
High-purity beryllium ingots certified for strategic stockpiling due to aerospace and nuclear applications. Essential for satellite structures, nuclear weapons components, and high-performance alloys. Duty-free entry under HTS 9808.00.40.00.
Chromium Metal Pellets
99.9% pure chromium metal pellets procured for strategic national stockpiles. Critical for stainless steel production and superalloys in defense applications. Certified by GSA under 9808.00.40.00 for duty-free entry.
Natural Graphite Flakes
High-quality natural graphite flakes (95%+ carbon) certified for strategic stockpiling. Essential for carbon-based refractories, lubricants, and nuclear applications. Duty-free under HTS 9808.00.40.00 with GSA certification.
Manganese Metal Flakes
Electrolytic manganese metal flakes for strategic steel production reserves. Critical alloying element for high-strength low-alloy steels used in defense applications. Enters under 9808.00.40.00.
Tantalum Metal Ingots
Vacuum-arc melted tantalum ingots certified for electronics and aerospace stockpiles. Strategic for capacitors in missile guidance systems and aircraft electronics. Duty-free under 9808.00.40.00.
Columbium (Niobium) Metal Pellets
High-purity columbium/niobium pellets for superalloy production reserves. Essential for jet engine components and rocket nozzles. GSA-certified under 9808.00.40.00.
Rhenium Metal Powder
Ultra-high purity rhenium powder for single-crystal superalloy production. Strategic for turbine blades in military aircraft engines. Certified under HTS 9808.00.40.00.
High-Purity Magnesium Ingots
99.95% pure magnesium ingots for strategic lightweight alloy reserves. Critical for aerospace and pyrotechnic applications. Duty-free entry under 9808.00.40.00.
Industrial Diamond Powder
Synthetic industrial diamond powder (1-5 micron) for strategic tooling reserves. Essential for precision grinding of defense components. GSA-certified under 9808.00.40.00.
Tin Metal Ingots
99.9% pure tin ingots for strategic soldering and alloy reserves. Critical for electronics manufacturing and bearing alloys. Enters duty-free under 9808.00.40.00.
Antimony Metal Ingots
High-purity antimony ingots for flame retardants and alloy reserves. Strategic for military textiles and ammunition. Certified under HTS 9808.00.40.00.