Research-Grade Bismuth Foil 99.995%
Thin foil sheets of 99.995% pure bismuth for scientific research in superconductivity and thin-film applications. Though processed into foil, its primary form and >99.99% purity keep it under tariff item 8106.10.00 for high-purity bismuth.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the foil's purity with a certificate of analysis showing bismuth content above 99.99%
• Classify as bismuth foil under tariff item 8106.10.00, noting it is not an article of Chapter 90
• Ensure the foil is not considered a part of general use under Section XV Note 2
Related Products under Tariff item 8106.10.00
99.999% Pure Bismuth Shot
Small spherical pellets of bismuth metal with 99.999% purity, ideal for precision alloying in fusible plugs and low-melt applications. This unwrought, high-purity bismuth content exceeds the 99.99% threshold specified in tariff item 8106.10.00.
Bismuth Master Alloy Billet 99.99%+
A billet form of nearly pure bismuth (>99.99%) used as a master alloy base in metallurgy for diluting other alloys. It qualifies as unwrought bismuth meeting the exact purity specification, not as an alloy since bismuth predominates by weight.
Bismuth Reference Standard Bar
Precision-cast bar of certified >99.99% bismuth used as a calibration standard in analytical chemistry labs. Its unwrought bar form and ultra-high purity align precisely with the classification criteria for tariff item 8106.10.00.
High-Purity Bismuth Metal Ingot
A cast ingot of bismuth metal refined to exceed 99.99% purity by weight, used primarily in alloys and electronics manufacturing. This unwrought form falls under tariff item 8106.10.00 due to its exceptional bismuth content.
Pharmaceutical Bismuth Powder 99.99%
Fine powder of >99.99% bismuth for use in pharmaceutical intermediates and contrast agents. This high-purity unwrought powder is specifically covered by tariff item 8106.10.00 due to its metal content exceeding the chapter's purity threshold.
Ultra-Pure Bismuth Granules
Granular bismuth metal at >99.99% purity, supplied for laboratory and pharmaceutical synthesis where minimal impurities are critical. This form is unwrought and directly matches tariff item 8106.10.00 for its defined high bismuth content.