Granular Silicon 99.6% for Silicone Rubber Production

Granules of 99.6% pure silicon, feedstock for methylchlorosilane synthesis in silicone polymer manufacturing. Fits HTS 2804.69.10.00 as high-purity elemental silicon granules, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. Size range 1-5mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2804.61.00.00Higher: 50% vs 15.3%

If refined to >99.99% for advanced silicones

Purity upgrade changes subheading within silicon hierarchy.

2931Lower: 13.7% vs 15.3%

If further processed into organosilicon compounds

Organic derivatives of nonmetals move to Chapter 29.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 15.3%

If blended with catalysts for direct sale

Mixtures/preparations exclude pure element classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Seal in nitrogen-purged containers to maintain purity during ocean transit

Reference Direct Process origin if from copper-catalyzed reaction

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