Remelt Magnesium Pig Iron from Japan
Magnesium pigs from scrap melting showing porosity defects, produced solely for handling convenience without fluxing. Cannot be used commercially until remelted and processed. Qualifies under 9817.00.90.80 as defective unwrought metal requiring remanufacture.
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
• Include furnace logs showing direct scrap-to-pig production without purification steps,Certify magnesium content and verify exclusion from copper/lead/zinc/tungsten restrictions,Use specialized packaging to prevent further damage during transport