Selenium Granules 99.9% Technical Grade

Technical-grade selenium granules (99.9% purity) for use in glass manufacturing to produce ruby-red coloring. Falls under HTS 2804.90.00.00 as unworked elemental selenium in granular form. Excludes worked forms or compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

3207.40Lower: 16.5% vs 25%

If already mixed as coloring compound in glass frit

Glass frit containing selenium compounds for coloring falls under heading 3207, not pure selenium.

2842.90.90Higher: 38.3% vs 25%

If in complex salt form like selenocyanates

Complex selenium salts of inorganic bases are classified in heading 2842 per Chapter Note 2.

3824Lower: 15% vs 25%

If alloyed or as masterbatch for plastics

Selenium masterbatches or alloys for industrial mixing are chemical preparations under 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement for glass industry to avoid reclassification; comply with EPA import notifications for toxic substances; use UN-approved packaging for solids

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