High-Purity Tellurium Shot
These are small spherical pellets of 99.999% pure tellurium used for vapor deposition in thin-film solar cells. As uncompounded elemental tellurium, a non-metal, the product is correctly classified under tariff item 2804.50.00, which covers boron and tellurium.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shot is doped for electronic applications
Doped elements for electronics in unworked forms are classified under heading 28.53, not 28.04.
If the shot is processed into wafers or discs
Once cut into semiconductor forms, the product falls under heading 38.18, outside Chapter 28.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to the CBSA showing the 99.999% purity and the physical form (shot) to avoid misclassification
• If the shot is intended for solar cell production, note that no special permit is required for elemental tellurium, but keep records of the transaction for audit purposes
• Confirm whether the shipment qualifies for any free trade agreement preferential tariff treatment
Related Products under Tariff item 2804.50.00
5N Tellurium Granules
5N tellurium granules at 99.999% purity are elemental tellurium for infrared detectors and thermoelectric devices. They are unworked and pure, falling under tariff item 2804.50.00 as tellurium.
99.9999% Pure Tellurium Rods
These are high-purity tellurium rods (99.9999% pure, 20mm diameter) used for research and single-crystal growth in semiconductor applications. As a chemically pure elemental non-metal, tellurium is classified under tariff item 2804.50.00, which covers boron and tellurium in their elemental forms.
Amorphous Boron Granules
Amorphous boron granules are a high-purity elemental non-metal used in pyrotechnics, metallurgy, and chemical synthesis. They are unworked granular boron, distinct from boron compounds or alloys, and fall under tariff item 2804.50.00 as boron.
Amorphous Boron Powder
Amorphous boron powder is a fine, non-crystalline form of elemental boron used in pyrotechnics, metallurgy, and as a dopant. It is chemically pure and unworked, falling under tariff item 2804.50.00 as boron.
Boron Granules 99.5% Pure
Boron granules at 99.5% purity are small, irregular particles of elemental boron used in alloy production and chemical synthesis. They are unworked and pure, falling under tariff item 2804.50.00 as boron.
Boron Powder for Pyrotechnics
Boron powder for pyrotechnics is fine elemental boron used as fuel in flares and signals. It is pure and unworked, not mixed or prepared into charges, and falls under tariff item 2804.50.00 as boron.