Rubidium Metal Pellets
Rubidium metal in pellet form, an alkali metal for research in photoelectronics and specialty alloys. Classified in 2805.19.90 as 'other' alkali metals not in solution or specified forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 5.5% | +25.0% | 30.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
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If as rare-earth interalloy
Interalloyed rare-earth metals shift to 2805.30 or compounds in 2846.
If in chemical preparations
Mixtures or preparations of alkali metals fall outside pure compounds in Chapter 28 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Store and ship with desiccants; highly hygroscopic
โข Batch testing for impurities to confirm Chapter 28 chemical definition
โข Avoid bulk packaging; use small, sealed units for safety
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Sodium Metal Ingots
Pure sodium metal in ingot form, an alkali metal used primarily in industrial applications such as chemical synthesis and alloy production. Classified under HTS 2805.19.90 as it is an alkali metal other than sodium in aqueous solution. This subheading covers rare-earth free, non-interalloyed alkali metals like sodium.
Potassium Metal Chunks
High-purity potassium metal supplied in small chunks under inert atmosphere, used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent. Falls under HTS 2805.19.90 as an alkali metal, not in solution or interalloyed. Excludes rare-earth metals or mercury per Chapter 28 notes.
Lithium Metal Ribbons
Thin ribbon-form lithium metal, an alkali metal used in battery anodes and pharmaceutical intermediates. HTS 2805.19.90 applies to this pure, unalloyed form excluding aqueous or specific solutions. Distinguished from lithium compounds in other chapters.
Cesium Metal Ampoules
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.
Francium Metal Sample
Laboratory-prepared francium metal samples (short-lived), rare alkali metal for nuclear research. HTS 2805.19.90 covers this exotic alkali metal in pure form.
Calcium Metal Granules
Granular calcium metal, an alkaline-earth metal used as a deoxidizer in steel production. Fits 2805.19.90 as 'other' alkali/alkaline-earth metals excluding solutions.