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Holmium Metal Wire

Drawn holmium wire (atomic number 67), pure and not interalloyed, HTS 2805.30.0050 rare-earth metal. Used in optical fibers and calibration standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5%	—	5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5%	—	5%
🇨🇦Canada	5%	—	5%
🇩🇪Germany	5%	—	5%
🇯🇵Japan	5%	—	5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Higher: 44.2% vs 5%

If optical elements from halide derivatives

Rare-earth halide optical elements exclude from Chapter 28.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 5%

If intermixed with thulium

Complex rare-earth mixtures classify in 2846.

9026.90.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 5%

If for lab calibration standards

Prepared lab reagents with rare-earths may be Chapter 90 instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify wire diameter; fine wires (<1mm) risk reclass as 'articles'

• Include tensile strength data; distinguishes from worked forms

• Handle under cleanroom conditions to maintain purity

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