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Thulium Metal Crystals

Single-crystal thulium (atomic number 69), pure rare-earth under HTS 2805.30.0050, not cultured >2.5g. For medical imaging and lasers.

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.

3824Higher: 17.5% vs 5%

If cultured crystals >2.5g

Chapter notes exclude large cultured crystals to 3824.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 5%

If thulium fluoride

Fluorides of rare-earths classify separately.

9013.20.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 5%

If in laser assemblies

Complete lasers with rare-earth metals become Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify crystal weight <2.5g per note exclusion; larger are 3824

• XRD reports required for single-crystal verification

• Class 1 laser safety if end-use processing

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