Crystalline Boron Rods from China
Crystalline boron rods are high-purity, solid elemental boron in cylindrical form, used in nuclear applications and high-temperature ceramics. Classified under HTS 2804.50.0010 as unworked boron per chapter provisions for nonmetals in raw forms like rods. Excludes worked or doped variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spectrographic analysis confirming >99% boron content to distinguish from boron alloys or compounds
• Comply with export controls if destined for nuclear end-use; file EEI for dual-use items