Barium Metal Ingots from China
High-purity barium metal cast into ingots, used primarily in the production of alloys and chemicals. This elemental barium falls under HTS 2805.19.20.00 as it is an alkaline-earth metal in its pure form, not interalloyed or intermixed. Typically supplied in vacuum-sealed packaging to prevent oxidation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) and purity certificates, as barium is reactive and requires UN hazmat classification (UN1406)
• Verify no interalloying; if alloyed with other metals, reclassify to Section XV (Chapter 72+)
• Use proper storage documentation to avoid oxidation claims during customs inspection