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Metallurgical Grade Silicon from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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