Cracked Tantalum Billets from Japan
Tantalum billets with transverse cracks from scrap electron beam melting without secondary refining. Electronics capacitor grade requires remelt processing under HTS 9817.00.90.40.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Fracture mechanics analysis documenting crack criticality,EBM process records without secondary consolidation,Chapter 81 tantalum billets if crack-free