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Lanthanum Metal Powder 99.9% Pure from China

Fine lanthanum metal powder with particle size 100-200 mesh, 99.9% purity, used in powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2805.30.00.05 as unalloyed rare-earth metal lanthanum in elemental form. Packaged under argon to maintain reactivity.

Duty Rate — China → United States

5%

Rate breakdown

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

Import Tips

Specify exact purity and particle size distribution in import documentation to distinguish from alloys or compounds

Classify as UN 3208 metallic substance, water-reactive for transport; use proper UN-approved containers

Test for oxide content (<0.5%) to avoid reclassification as lanthanum oxide under 2846.90