Erbium Metal Pieces from Mexico
Irregular erbium pieces (atomic number 68), non-intermixed rare-earth metal per HTS 2805.30.0050. Vital for fiber optic amplifiers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Weigh pieces individually if >2.5g; cultured crystals exclude from chapter
• Test for oxide layer; thick passivation reclassifies
• ITAR check for military comms end-use