Gallium-Indium Eutectic Amalgam from Germany
Gallium-indium eutectic amalgam is a liquid metal alloy at room temperature, composed of gallium and indium, used in flexible electronics and thermal interface materials. It is classified under tariff item 2853.90.00 as an amalgam other than of precious metals, a category explicitly listed in the heading. The product contains no mercury and is not a precious metal amalgam, aligning with the scope of this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify that the alloy is indeed an amalgam (containing a metal dissolved in another metal) and not a simple alloy, as the latter may fall under Chapter 71 or Section XV
• Provide a technical data sheet to the CBSA showing the composition and that no precious metals are present
• Check if the product requires any safety data sheet (SDS) for transport, as it is a liquid metal