Dysprosium Oxide (Dy2O3) Technical Grade
Technical grade dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) used in permanent magnets and laser materials. This chemically defined rare-earth oxide of dysprosium is classifiable under 2846.90.00, excluding cerium compounds per subheading notes.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains cerium as the predominant metal
Cerium compounds are classified separately under heading 2846.
If the product is in metallic form rather than oxide
Rare-earth metals in unwrought form are classified under heading 2805.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with organic substances that would shift classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming dysprosium oxide purity for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2846.90.00
Cerium and Lanthanum Oxide Mixture
A homogeneous mixture of cerium oxide (CeO2) and lanthanum oxide (La2O3), both rare-earth oxides, used in catalytic converters and glass polishing. This product is a compound of rare-earth metals and falls under tariff item 2846.90.00 as an 'other' rare-earth compound.
Cerium-Lanthanum Chloride Mixture
An anhydrous blend of cerium chloride (CeCl3) and lanthanum chloride (LaCl3) used as a precursor in chemical synthesis and catalyst production. This mixture of rare-earth metal chlorides falls under tariff item 2846.90.00 as a compound of rare-earth metals, not elsewhere specified.
Didymium Oxide with Lanthanum Enrichment
An enriched didymium oxide where lanthanum content is selectively increased to 52% (neodymium 30%, praseodymium 15%, others 3%), used in fiber optic amplifiers. This lanthanum-predominant rare-earth oxide mixture falls under tariff item 2846.90.00 as a compound of rare-earth metals.
Dysprosium-Terbium Chloride Mixture
A mixture of dysprosium chloride (DyCl3) and terbium chloride (TbCl3) used in magneto-optic applications. This combination of rare-earth metal chlorides is classified under tariff item 2846.90.00 as a compound of rare-earth metals, not elsewhere specified.
Erbium Oxide (Er2O3) 99.9% Pure
Erbium oxide (Er2O3) at 99.9% purity for fiber optic amplifiers and pink glass coloring. This chemically defined rare-earth oxide of erbium is classifiable under 2846.90.00, excluding cerium compounds.
Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) High Purity
High-purity europium oxide (Eu2O3) used as a red phosphor activator in fluorescent lamps and displays. This chemically defined rare-earth oxide of europium is classifiable under 2846.90.00, provided it is not put up as a finished luminophore.