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Cesium Metal Ampoules from Mexico

Cesium metal sealed in glass ampoules to prevent reaction with air, used in atomic clocks and photoelectric cells. As a pure alkali metal, it fits HTS 2805.19.90 'other' category excluding solutions or alloys.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Include vacuum-sealed certification and handling instructions for pyrophoric nature

Verify no radioactive isotopes present to avoid 2844 classification

Customs may require end-use statements for dual-use potential