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Barium Evaporation Pellets

Small barium pellets designed for thermal evaporation in thin-film coating applications like vacuum systems. Pure elemental barium under HTS 2805.19.20.00 as alkaline-earth metal. High vacuum compatibility due to getter properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

8454.90.00Higher: 37.5% vs 25%

If as finished vacuum pump getter assemblies

Assembled getter devices classify as machinery parts in Chapter 84.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 42.5% vs 25%

If reaction accelerators in org. synthesis

Barium used as catalyst support moves to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit end-use certificate specifying vacuum deposition to avoid dual-use concerns

โ€ข Ensure pellets are unworked; machined forms may require different classification