Barium Metal Rods from Japan
Cylindrical barium rods in unworked form, ideal for machining into components or evaporation sources in vacuum deposition. Classified under HTS 2805.19.20.00 as pure alkaline-earth metal barium. Purity levels typically 99%+ to meet industrial standards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Declare as dangerous goods (Class 4.3, UN1406) with proper shipping papers; inert atmosphere packaging required
• Provide spectrographic analysis to confirm elemental barium vs compounds
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as scrap; ingot/rod forms are prime materials