Cerium Metal Ingots
High-purity cerium metal cast into ingots, typically 99.9% pure, used in alloy production and as a raw material for cerium compounds. These are pure cerium ingots, not intermixed or interalloyed, and are classified under tariff item 2805.30.00.
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 ingots are used to produce cerium compounds
Cerium compounds are classified under heading 28.46.
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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
• Verify the ingots are not interalloyed with other metals
• The ingots should be in their basic cast form
• Keep documentation of purity and origin for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2805.30.00
99.99% Praseodymium for Magnet Production
Ultra-high purity (4N) praseodymium metal slabs specifically for NdPrFeB permanent magnet manufacturing. These are pure rare-earth metal slabs, not alloyed, and are classified under tariff item 2805.30.00.
Cerium Evaporation Pellets
Small, high-purity cerium pellets designed for thermal evaporation in vacuum systems to create thin films. These are pure cerium pellets in unworked form, not intermixed, and are classified under tariff item 2805.30.00.
Cerium Lump Pieces
Irregular lump pieces of distilled cerium metal, packaged under mineral oil to prevent oxidation. This pure cerium is classified under tariff item 2805.30.00 as a rare-earth metal not intermixed.
Cerium Metal Depleted Ingots
Depleted cerium ingots with low lanthanum content, used as feedstock for polishing powders. These are elemental rare-earth metal in unwrought form, not intermixed or interalloyed, and therefore fall under tariff item 2805.30.00.
Cerium Rods
Cylindrical cerium rods in unworked form, high purity for research and evaporation sources in thin-film deposition. These are pure cerium rods, not intermixed, and are classified under tariff item 2805.30.00.
Distilled Cerium Metal
Vacuum-distilled cerium metal in dendritic form, highest purity for advanced alloys and magnets. This pure cerium rare-earth metal is classified under tariff item 2805.30.00.