Arsenic Metal (99.999% Pure)
High-purity elemental arsenic metal, supplied in ingot or lump form, used primarily in semiconductor manufacturing for doping silicon wafers to create n-type semiconductors. It falls under HTS 2804.80.00.00 as chemically pure arsenic, a nonmetal element classified in Chapter 28 for inorganic chemical elements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If doped for electronics and cut into wafers or discs
Chapter notes specify that chemical elements like arsenic doped for electronics, when cut into discs/wafers, shift to heading 3818.
If chemically combined as a complex salt with metals
Complex salts of nonmetals with metals are classified under 2842 per chapter notes, not as pure elemental arsenic.
If imported as mixtures or preparations for lab use
Arsenic in mixtures or not chemically defined pure form falls under 3824 as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification and ensure compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act due to arsenic's high toxicity
• Ship with UN-approved hazardous material packaging (UN1544) and include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for DOT/IATA regulations
• Verify purity documentation to avoid reclassification as alloy or compound; common pitfall is mislabeling as industrial waste
Related Products under HTS 2804.80.00.00
Arsenic Trioxide Powder (Technical Grade)
Powdered arsenic trioxide (As2O3), a white crystalline compound used in glass manufacturing to decolorize and clarify, as well as in wood preservation. Though a compound, pure arsenic trioxide is often associated with arsenic element classification, but strictly under 2804.80 for elemental forms; note for accuracy it's 2811.29.
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.
High-Purity Arsenic Granules for Semiconductors
Granular arsenic (purity >99.99%) in sealed ampoules, designed for vapor deposition in gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor production. Classified under HTS 2804.80.00.00 as pure nonmetal element arsenic, essential for electronics industry.
Elemental Arsenic Pieces (99.9% Purity)
Irregular pieces or chunks of elemental arsenic metal at 99.9% purity, used in alloy production and chemical synthesis. Classified in HTS 2804.80.00.00 as pure arsenic nonmetal, excluding compounds or mixtures.