99.999% Selenium Ingot
Ultra-high purity selenium ingots (99.999% purity) used for semiconductor doping and thin-film deposition. These are unworked elemental selenium in ingot form, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1(a) as a separate chemical element.
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 selenium is cut into discs, wafers or similar forms for electronics
Chapter 28 Note 8 excludes doped elements in disc or wafer form, which fall under heading 38.18.
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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
• Ensure the ingots are unworked (not cut into discs or wafers) to qualify under this tariff item
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming purity and elemental form to the CBSA
• Verify if the end-use (semiconductor doping) requires any permits under Canada's export/import controls
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