Remelt Magnesium Pigs from Japan
Magnesium pigs cast from scrap melting for transportation convenience, containing impurities that prevent direct commercial use. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90 as unwrought magnesium pigs requiring remanufacture by melting, without any alloying, fluxing, or deliberate purifying. Intended solely for magnesium recovery through remelting processes.
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 chemical composition analysis showing impurities preventing commercial use
• Declare exact production process to confirm no sweetening or deliberate purifying occurred