Cerium Carbonate Hydrate
Cerium carbonate hydrate is a basic cerium compound used in glass decolorizing and polishing applications. It falls under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, and Chapter 28 Note 2 permits carbonates of inorganic bases of rare-earth metals in this chapter.
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 product is not a cerium compound but a mixed carbonate
Other carbonates of inorganic bases are classified in heading 28.36.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Specify the hydration level and purity on the commercial invoice
• Be prepared to provide a certificate of analysis if requested by the CBSA
• Ensure the product is not classified as a carbonate of another metal that would fall under a different heading
Related Products under Tariff item 2846.10.00
Ceric Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Precursor Oxide
Cerium oxide processed as a precursor for ceric ammonium nitrate is a chemically defined cerium compound used in organic synthesis and glass polishing. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, per Chapter 28 Note 1(a) for separate chemically defined compounds.
Cerium Acetylacetonate
Cerium(III) acetylacetonate is an organometallic cerium compound used in sol-gel processing and thin-film deposition. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as an organic compound of a rare-earth metal, specifically cerium, per Chapter 28 Note 2 which includes organic products of rare-earth metals in this chapter.
Cerium Ammonium Nitrate
Cerium ammonium nitrate is a double salt of cerium and ammonium, used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, and per Chapter 28 Note 5, double salts of rare-earth metals are included in this heading.
Cerium Chloride (CeCl3) Anhydrous
Anhydrous cerium(III) chloride is a rare-earth metal salt used in chemical synthesis and as a precursor for cerium-based materials. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, meeting the Chapter 28 definition of separate chemically defined compounds.
Cerium Dioxide Catalyst Grade
Cerium dioxide in nanoparticulate form optimized for automotive catalytic converters is a chemically defined cerium compound. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, as particle size and optimization do not change its chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1(a).
Cerium Fluoride (CeF3)
Cerium trifluoride powder is an inorganic cerium compound used in phosphors and optical coatings. It is classified under tariff item 2846.10.00 as a cerium compound, and Chapter 28 Note 3(h) excludes only optical elements, not powders, from this chapter.