High-Purity Praseodymium Chips from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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