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Arsenic Ingot (Research Grade)

Solid arsenic ingots (99.99% pure) for laboratory research in materials science and toxicity studies. Falls under HTS 2804.80.00.00 as elemental arsenic, a nonmetal, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for pure chemical elements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If diagnostic reagents containing arsenic

Prepared reagents for lab analysis containing arsenic classify in 3822, not pure elements.

2840.19.00Higher: 37.6% vs 25%

If radioactive isotope of arsenic

Radioactive isotopes including arsenic-74 fall under 2840 per Chapter notes.

2804.90.00Same rate: 25%

If selenium or tellurium instead

Other nonmetals like selenium are in 2804.90, distinguishing from arsenic subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Register with DEA if for controlled studies; include institutional end-user letters

• Label as 'poison' per GHS; pitfall is inadequate ventilation declarations for air shipment

• Batch traceability required—retain supplier CoA for 5 years post-import