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Praseodymium Rods 99.9% Pure

Cylindrical praseodymium rods, 99.9% purity, used as source material in sputtering targets for semiconductor manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2805.30.00.15 as rare-earth metal, scandium and yttrium, not intermixed. Essential for producing mischmetal alloys.

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.

8101.99Higher: 16.2% vs 5%

If tungsten-praseodymium alloy

Alloyed forms with base metals shift to Chapter 81.

2805.30.00Same rate: 5%

If intermixed with other rare-earths

Chapter hierarchy separates pure vs. intermixed rare-earth metals.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 5%

If doped for electronics and cut into wafers

Doped elements in wafer form excluded to 3818 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label packages with UN number for reactive metal; follow DOT hazardous materials regs

• Provide spectrographic analysis to confirm no intermixing with other rare-earths

• Budget for potential Section 301 tariffs on rare-earth imports