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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2849.20Lower: 10.5% vs 15.5%

If reacted to form silicon carbide

Carbides like SiC explicitly classified in heading 2849 per Chapter 28 notes.

2818.10Lower: 11.3% vs 15.5%

If artificial graphite mixed in precursor

Graphite-silicon mixtures excluded from Chapter 28 per note exclusions.

3824Lower: 15% vs 15.5%

If for bulk industrial preparations

Non-chemically defined silicon blends classify as other chemical goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include process flow documentation proving use as elemental precursor, not finished carbide

Test for impurities; levels >1% may require additional chemical analysis declarations

Avoid packaging mimicking finished goods to prevent set classification issues