2804.69.50.00/Silicon Carbide Raw Precursor/Germany

Silicon Carbide Raw Precursor from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• 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