Cerium Rods
Cylindrical cerium rods in unworked form, high purity for research and evaporation sources in thin-film deposition. Falls under HTS 2805.30.0010 as pure cerium metal, rare-earth not intermixed. Used in vacuum deposition for optical coatings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in worked forms like machined or powdered
Worked rare-earth metals (e.g., powders, shapes) move to Chapter 81 as other base metals.
If converted to cerium compounds like cerium oxide
Chemical compounds of cerium are classified under rare-earth compounds, not elemental metal.
If cut into wafers for electronic applications
Processed into semiconductor forms shifts to electrical machinery chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide spectrographic analysis confirming cerium purity >99.5% to avoid reclassification as scrap
• Store and ship under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; note handling precautions in commercial invoice
• Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU onward shipment
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Cerium Metal Ingots
High-purity cerium metal cast into ingots, typically 99.9% pure, used in alloy production and as a raw material for cerium compounds. Classified under HTS 2805.30.0010 as pure cerium, a rare-earth metal not intermixed or interalloyed. These ingots are essential for manufacturing mischmetal and catalysts.
Cerium Evaporation Pellets
Small, high-purity cerium pellets designed for thermal evaporation in vacuum systems to create thin films. Classified as pure cerium under HTS 2805.30.0010 since in unworked pellet form, not intermixed. Critical for PVD coating applications.
High-Purity Cerium Wire
Drawn cerium wire in straight segments, 99.99% pure for scientific instrumentation and alloying. HTS 2805.30.0010 applies to this pure rare-earth metal in basic drawn form, not interalloyed. Used in doping semiconductors.
Cerium Lump Pieces
Irregular lump pieces of distilled cerium metal, packaged under mineral oil to prevent oxidation. Pure cerium classified in HTS 2805.30.0010 as rare-earth metal not intermixed. Raw material for glass polishing compounds.
Research-Grade Cerium Foil
Ultra-thin cerium foil (0.025mm thick), 99.999% pure for laboratory research and surface science studies. Falls under HTS 2805.30.0010 as pure cerium sheet in basic form. Used in catalysis research.
Distilled Cerium Metal
Vacuum-distilled cerium metal in dendritic form, highest purity for advanced alloys and magnets. HTS 2805.30.0010 for pure cerium rare-earth metal. Key precursor for NdFeB magnet dopants.