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Terbium Metal Rods

High-purity terbium rods for magneto-optic applications and phosphors. HTS 2805.30.0090 covers this 'other' rare-earth metal in rod form, qualifying under Chapter 28 for unworked chemical elements.

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.

2846.90.40.00Lower: Free vs 5%

If terbium fluoride or chloride salts

Fluorides/chlorides of rare-earths in 2846; salts excluded from element headings.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 44% vs 5%

If used as luminophores in finished form

Chapter note excludes luminophores to 3206; processed products shift chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm rod diameter qualifies as 'unworked' form; prepare for EAR/ITAR if defense-related; label with UN number for reactive metal transport