Technical Grade Strontium Carbonate
Technical grade strontium carbonate is a lower-purity form of SrCO3 used in pyrotechnics and glass manufacturing. As a chemically defined inorganic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00, provided it meets the purity requirements for a separate chemical compound and is not a mixture.
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 |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2836.92.00
ACS Reagent Strontium Carbonate
ACS reagent grade strontium carbonate (SrCO3) is a chemically defined inorganic compound of high purity, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It is used as an analytical standard and in laboratory chemicals, and is correctly classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 as strontium carbonate.
Electronic Grade Strontium Carbonate
Electronic grade strontium carbonate is an ultra-high purity form of SrCO3 used as a precursor for strontium titanate in capacitors and electronics. As a chemically defined inorganic compound, it falls under tariff item 2836.92.00, provided it is not doped or otherwise modified for a specific electronic function.
High-Density Strontium Carbonate for Ceramics
High-density strontium carbonate powder is a dense form of SrCO3 used in ferroelectric ceramics and glazes. It is a chemically defined inorganic carbonate, and despite its physical form, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 as strontium carbonate.
Pharmaceutical Grade Strontium Carbonate
Pharmaceutical grade strontium carbonate is a GMP-certified, chemically defined SrCO3 used as a precursor for strontium ranelate in osteoporosis medications. It is an inorganic compound of strontium, not an organo-inorganic compound, and is correctly classified under tariff item 2836.92.00.
Precipitated Strontium Carbonate
Precipitated strontium carbonate is a synthetic form of SrCO3 produced by precipitation, used in specialty chemicals. As a chemically defined inorganic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 regardless of the production method.
Strontium Bicarbonate Solution (as Carbonate)
Strontium bicarbonate solution, presented as a carbonate equivalent, is not a stable solid but a solution of strontium bicarbonate. Since it is a solution of a strontium compound in water, it may fall under tariff item 2836.92.00 if it meets the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(b) for aqueous solutions of chemically defined compounds.