Neodymium Nitrate Crystals from China
Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate (Nd(NO3)3·6H2O) is a purple crystalline inorganic compound classified under tariff item 2834.29.00 as an 'other' nitrate. It is used primarily in the production of neodymium magnets, solid-state lasers, and glass colouring agents. As a separate chemically defined compound of an inorganic base, it falls within Chapter 28's scope for nitrates.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added substances that render it suitable for a specific use, per Chapter 28 Note 1
• Declare the correct 8-digit code 2834.29.00 on your customs documentation to avoid reclassification
• If the nitrate is mixed with other compounds, verify whether it still qualifies as a pure nitrate under this heading