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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alloyed with copper for specialty wires
Copper-cerium alloys reclassify under copper and copper alloys chapter.
If coated or for welding applications
Coated wires for welding fall under tools and welding materials.
If insulated for electrical use
Insulated metal wires become insulated electrical conductors.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify as 'unworked' wire (not annealed/polished) to maintain Chapter 28 classification
• Label packages with UN number for pyrophoric metal handling during customs clearance
• Monitor CPSC requirements if for consumer electronics components
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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 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.
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.
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.