Mixed Rare Metal Billets from Japan
Mixed refractory metal billets (W-Nb-Ta) from scrap plasma arc melting with segregation issues. Requires remelt separation for commercial alloy use 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
• Segregation analysis via electron microprobe,Plasma arc records from mixed scrap without homogenization,Homogeneous alloys classify under specific Chapter 81 headings