Base metals, cermets, and related articles, under 99% purity, fit for specific configurations.
Tariff Landscape
Certain items like specific configurations of tubes and pipes can have duty-free status.
Generally, cermets and articles therein may have mixed duty rates; details on purity and additional treatments are crucial.
Watch out for potential implications under Section 232 as items may align with categories related to steel and aluminum restrictions.
Though not directly impacted by Section 301 for China tariffs, nuanced changes to alloy compositions could be inadvertently caught up in HTS reclassifications.
Classification Strategy
Ensure accurate classification of alloys by verifying the purity percentage; classification errors often occur due to incorrect alloy categorization.
Misunderstandings frequently arise regarding fittings, especially if they are not suitable for conducting liquids or gases.
Differentiating between finished articles and semi-finished materials can be complex due to varying degrees of processing.
Legal Framework
Executive Summary
Alloys are defined as having less than 99% of one base metal by weight, but no single metallic element exceeds this metal's composition.
Specific tube and pipe fittings for conducting gases or liquids, under subheading 8108.90.60, qualify for duty-free status.