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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.

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.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 25%

If supplied as pre-doped source material in disc form

Doped nonmetals cut into wafers for electronics move to 3818 per Chapter 28 note.

2853Lower: 15.3% vs 25%

If alloyed with phosphorus as phosphor copper equivalent

Heading 2853 covers certain phosphides; analogous complex nonmetal compounds may shift there.

8545.90Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If part of finished semiconductor carbon electrodes

Carbon electrodes for electronics containing arsenic fall under Chapter 85 for electrical machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide end-use statement for semiconductors to expedite customs; avoid general 'chemical' declarations

• Store and transport under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; include certificates of analysis (CoA)