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High-Purity Selenium Shots

Selenium shots (99.999% pure) in shot form for laboratory research and high-end electronics manufacturing. HTS 2804.90.00.00 covers elemental selenium regardless of shape (shots, lumps) when unworked. Chemically defined nonmetal element.

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.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 25%

If as rare-earth compound or organometallic

Organometallic selenium compounds fall under headings 2843-2846, excluding pure elements.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 25%

If doped and formed into cylinders/rods for electronics

Chapter Note 8 specifies doped nonmetals in rod/cylinder form remain in Chapter 28, but wafers go to 3818.

2853.90Lower: 15.3% vs 25%

If as phosphide compound >15% phosphorus

Selenium phosphides meeting the criteria fall under heading 2853 per Chapter Note 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide analytical certificate confirming ≥99.99% selenium content; declare as hazardous (UN3288) with proper placarding; avoid wooden packaging per ISPM-15

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