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Lanthanum Wire 0.5mm Diameter

99.99% pure lanthanum wire, 0.5mm diameter, spooled for use in research and specialty alloying. HTS 2805.30.00.05 applies to this unalloyed rare-earth metal in drawn form. Coated with mineral oil for oxidation protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%—5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%—5%
🇨🇦Canada5%—5%
🇩🇪Germany5%—5%
🇯🇵Japan5%—5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7408.19.00Higher: 78% vs 5%

If alloyed with copper

Lanthanum-copper master alloys classify under copper alloys, not pure rare-earth metals.

3824Higher: 17.5% vs 5%

If in research kit packaging

Kits containing lanthanum wire with other chemicals may classify as chemical preparations.

9027.90.68.00Higher: 37.5% vs 5%

If drawn to precise gauge for lab instruments

Precision-drawn wire for analytical instruments may be parts thereof in 9027.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include spooling specifications and oil coating details in commercial invoice for accurate description

• Ship as dangerous goods 4.2 PG II; ensure proper labeling and emergency response information

• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from smelter to prove elemental purity