Cermets and Articles Thereof, Including Waste and Scrap

Cermets — composite materials combining ceramic compounds (typically carbides, nitrides, or oxides) with a metallic binder such as cobalt or nickel — are classified entirely under a single 10-digit line (8113000000) covering all forms including waste and scrap. Their primary commercial role is in cutting tools, wear-resistant components, and high-temperature structural parts for metalworking, mining, and aerospace industries. Germany leads US imports, consistent with its strong precision tooling and cemented carbide manufacturing base, followed by Canada and China. Imports from China may be subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariff measures depending on the specific article form, and importers should confirm applicable trade-remedy exposure before entry.

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