Arsenic Metal (99.999% Pure)
High-purity elemental arsenic metal (99.999%) in ingot or lump form, used for doping silicon wafers in semiconductor manufacturing. As a separate chemical element, it falls under tariff item 2804.80.00, provided it is not in a form already cut for electronics.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the arsenic is cut into discs, wafers, or similar forms for electronics.
Chapter 28 Note 8 excludes such forms, classifying them under heading 38.18.
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
• Confirm the arsenic is in ingot or lump form, not as discs or wafers, to avoid classification under heading 38.18
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to CBSA to demonstrate purity and intended use
• Verify whether the arsenic is subject to Canadian export or import controls for dual-use goods, as semiconductor materials may require permits
Related Products under Tariff item 2804.80.00
Arsenic Ingot (Research Grade)
Solid arsenic ingots of 99.99% purity, used for laboratory research in materials science and toxicity studies. This is elemental arsenic, a non-metal, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for separate chemical elements, whether or not containing impurities.
Elemental Arsenic Pieces (99.9% Purity)
Irregular pieces or chunks of elemental arsenic metal at 99.9% purity, used in alloy production and chemical synthesis. This is a separate chemical element, not a compound or mixture, and thus falls under tariff item 2804.80.00.
High-Purity Arsenic Granules for Semiconductors
Granular arsenic (purity >99.99%) in sealed ampoules, designed for vapor deposition in gallium arsenide semiconductor production. As elemental arsenic in a pure form, it falls under tariff item 2804.80.00, provided it is not doped or cut for electronics.