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Terbium Metal Granules

Granular terbium (atomic number 65), pure rare-earth metal without intermixing, per HTS 2805.30.0050. Key for phosphors in lighting and displays.

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.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 44% vs 5%

If used as luminophore doping

Inorganic luminophores with rare-earths classify in Chapter 32.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 5%

If complexed with organic ligands

Organically stabilized rare-earth compounds go to 2846.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 5%

If doped silicon wafers form

Chapter 28 excludes doped semiconductor forms processed into wafers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with exact granule size and surface area; affects reactivity classification

• Use argon-filled containers; oxidation reclassifies as oxide under 2846

• Monitor REO quotas; terbium subject to annual import restrictions