Calcium Tungstate Scintillation Crystals
Synthetic single crystals of calcium tungstate grown for use as scintillation detectors in radiation measurement equipment. Classified as chemically defined calcium tungstates under this tariff item, these crystals emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation.
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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May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2841. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crystals are worked as optical elements
Optical elements of halides of alkali or alkaline-earth metals are classified in Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the crystals are mounted or polished for use in detectors, they may be classified as optical elements under Chapter 90
• Provide the end-use documentation to support classification as unworked crystals
• Ensure the crystals are properly packed to prevent damage during transport
Related Products under Tariff item 2841.80.00
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Ammonium 12-tungstophosphate is a heteropolyacid salt used as an industrial catalyst. As a complex tungstate of ammonium, it falls under tariff item 2841.80.00. The product is a chemically defined compound.
Ammonium Metatungstate
Ammonium metatungstate (AMT) is a soluble white powder with the formula (NH4)6[H2W12O40]·xH2O, used in catalysts, fire-retardant treatments, and electroplating solutions. It is an ammonium salt of tungstic acid in its polymeric metatungstate form, falling squarely within the tungstates heading.
Ammonium Metatungstate Granules
Ammonium metatungstate granules are a spray-dried form of ammonium metatungstate, a complex ammonium salt of tungstic acid. They are used primarily as a precursor for producing tungsten powder and in thermal spraying applications. As an ammonium tungstate, it falls under tariff item 2841.80.00.
Ammonium Paratungstate
Ammonium paratungstate (APT) is a white crystalline powder with the formula (NH4)10[H2W12O42]·4H2O, used primarily as an intermediate in the production of tungsten metal and tungsten carbide. As an ammonium salt of tungstic acid in its paratungstate form, it is classified as a tungstate under this tariff item.
Ammonium Silicotungstate
Ammonium silicotungstate ((NH4)4SiW12O40) is a complex tungstate salt used in ion-exchange resins, analytical chemistry, and as a catalyst. As a complex salt containing both silicon and tungsten, it is classified as a tungstate under this tariff item, consistent with the chapter note on double or complex salts.
Ammonium Tungstate Hydrate Flakes
Flaked ammonium tungstate hydrate ((NH4)2O·12WO3·10H2O) is a hydrated form of ammonium tungstate used in analytical reagents and plating baths. The hydrated salt form remains classified as an ammonium tungstate under this tariff item, as hydration does not alter its chemical identity as a tungstate salt.