High-Purity Praseodymium Chips

Praseodymium metal cut into small chips or granules, 99.95% purity, for vacuum evaporation in thin-film coatings. Falls under HTS 2805.30.00.15 as unalloyed rare-earth metal in basic processed form. Used primarily in optical coatings and catalyst production.

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.

2846.90.20Lower: Free vs 5%

If in the form of praseodymium chloride

Salts and peroxysalts of rare-earths classify in 2846, not pure metals.

2853Higher: 12.8% vs 5%

If phosphide form with >15% phosphorus

Phosphides specifically included in 2853 per chapter note.

7202.99Higher: 15% vs 5%

If alloyed with iron >2%

Alloys exceed pure metal definition and move to Chapter 72 for ferrous alloys.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure packaging prevents oxidation; include MSDS for hazardous material handling during import

Verify supplier's elemental analysis report matches declared HTS for pure praseodymium

Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from non-market economies