Hydrogen Selenide Gas

Hydrogen selenide (H2Se) is a colorless, toxic, flammable gas classified as an other inorganic acid under HTS 2811.19.61 due to its acidic properties and composition as a binary compound of nonmetal hydrogen and selenium. It is used in chemical synthesis and semiconductor doping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

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2815.12.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If caustic or in aqueous solution

Aqueous solutions of inorganic acids like H2Se may classify under sodium hypochlorite or similar if prepared as such.

2853.90Lower: 12.8% vs 39.2%

If as complex cyanogen derivative

Certain nonmetal compounds with cyanogen-like structures fall under other inorganic compounds in 2853.

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Phosphorus oxychloride (POCl3), also known as phosphoryl chloride, is a colorless liquid used in organic synthesis and as a chlorinating agent. It qualifies under HTS 2811.19.61 as an other inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals, specifically phosphorus. Its classification stems from Chapter 28 notes on nonmetal acid derivatives.

Sulfuric Acid Oleum

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Nitrosyl Chloride

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Thionyl Chloride

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Arsine Gas

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Carbonyl Sulfide

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