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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2849.90.50.00Higher: 38.7% vs 10%

If for industrial abrasive applications

Commercial tungsten carbide used in manufacturing classified as carbides in Chapter 28

8101.99Higher: 13.7% vs 10%

If imported as tungsten metal rather than carbide

Pure tungsten products classified separately from compounds

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify particle size distribution meets DLA specification MIL-T-5621,Include end-user certificate from Defense Logistics Agency,Avoid common pitfall of classifying as commercial abrasive powder

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