High-Purity Tellurium Shot
Small spherical pellets of 5N pure tellurium (99.999% purity) used for vapor deposition in thin-film solar cells. As uncompounded elemental tellurium, it fits HTS 2804.50.0020 under the nonmetals heading of Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other substances as semiconductor doping preparation
Prepared mixtures for electronics fall under 3824, unlike pure elemental tellurium in Chapter 28.
If boron instead of tellurium
Boron, the other nonmetal in heading 2804, has separate subheading; misidentification shifts classification.
If alloyed with precious metals for jewelry
Tellurium alloys with precious metals move to Chapter 71, excluding pure nonmetal form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include spectroscopic analysis reports proving no metallic impurities exceeding trace levels to confirm pure tellurium status
• Label shipments clearly as 'elemental tellurium' to prevent CBP confusion with tellurides or alloys
• Watch for REACH-like restrictions on tellurium imports; prepare SDS for hazardous material handling
Related Products under HTS 2804.50.00.20
Refined Tellurium Metal Ingots
High-purity tellurium ingots, typically 99.99% pure, used in the production of semiconductors and alloys. This elemental form of tellurium, a nonmetal in Chapter 28, is classified under HTS 2804.50.0020 as uncompounded tellurium metal.
Tellurium Powder 99.99% Pure
Fine tellurium powder (-100 mesh) at 99.99% purity, ideal for alloying with steel to improve machinability. Classified as elemental tellurium under HTS 2804.50.0020, distinct from compounds per Chapter 28 notes.
99.9999% Pure Tellurium Rods
6N purity tellurium rods (20mm diameter) for research and single-crystal growth in semiconductors. As chemically pure elemental tellurium, it falls under HTS 2804.50.0020.
5N Tellurium Granules
Ultra-high purity (99.999%) tellurium granules for use in infrared detectors and thermoelectric devices. This granular elemental tellurium is specifically covered by HTS 2804.50.0020 as a nonmetal.