Selenium Pellets for Glass Industry

Selenium pellets (99.8% purity) specifically for decolorizing and fining glass melts. Elemental selenium under 2804.90.00.00 in pellet form, meeting Chapter 28 nonmetal element criteria.

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 supplied as finished glass colorant mixture

Prepared glass coloring compounds containing selenium go to heading 3207.

3824Lower: 15% vs 25%

If mixed with arsenic/sulfur as fining agent prep

Glass fining agent mixtures are chemical preparations under 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Glass manufacturer purchase orders help classification; provide solubility data (<0.01% in water); secondary containment required for molten glass risk

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