Metallurgical Grade Silicon
High-purity silicon used primarily in the production of aluminum-silicon alloys and steel additives. It is chemically defined as elemental silicon meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 requirements and classified under 2804.69.50.00 as 'other' silicon not in pure form or for semiconductor use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 99.99% pure or greater
Pure silicon (99.99%+) for semiconductor/electronics falls under specific 'pure' subheading.
If doped for electronics and cut into wafers/discs
Doped silicon in worked forms like wafers shifts to artificial resins chapter per Chapter 28 notes.
If chemically defined but mixed with other substances exceeding tolerances
Mixtures not purely elemental silicon may classify as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity levels and obtain Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm elemental silicon classification under Chapter 28
• Ensure MSDS documentation highlights non-radioactive, non-doped status to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2804.69.50.00
Silicon Carbide Raw Precursor
Elemental silicon lumps serving as precursor for silicon carbide (SiC) abrasive production via Acheson process. Falls under 2804.69.50.00 as nonmetal silicon not pure or semiconductor-grade.
Hyper-Pure Silicon Offcuts
Scrap offcuts from semiconductor silicon ingot trimming, repackaged for metallurgical recovery. 2804.69.50.00 as other silicon not reworked forms.
Ferrosilicon Alloying Powder
Granular ferrosilicon powder (75% Si) used in foundries for deoxidation and alloying in iron casting. Classified under 2804.69.50.00 as 'other' silicon despite iron content, as silicon is principal nonmetal per HTS structure.
Chemical Synthesis Silicon Chunks
Irregular silicon chunks (98-99% purity) for organosilicon compound manufacturing like silanes. Chemically defined under 2804.69.50.00 as other nonmetal silicon.
Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock
Polycrystalline silicon chunks for photovoltaic cell production, purity ~99.5%. Classified in 2804.69.50.00 as 'other' silicon distinct from semiconductor pure grades.
Silicon Metal Granules 441 Grade
Standard 44% silicon, 41% iron granules for steel desulfurization. Under 2804.69.50.00 as principal nonmetal silicon despite alloy appearance.