High-Purity Silica Powder for LEDs

High-purity synthetic silica powder (>99.99% SiO2) used in LED phosphor production and optical applications. Falls under HTS 2811.22.5000 as other silicon dioxide, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If used as inorganic luminophores

Chapter notes exclude luminophore products from Chapter 28 into 3206.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If doped for electronic applications in disc form

Processed forms for semiconductors classify under 3818.

2849.90.30.00Lower: 30.5% vs 35%

If silicon carbide variant

Carbides are specifically in 2849, not oxides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide impurity analysis (<10 ppm metals) and XRD confirming amorphous structure

Declare intended use as chemical intermediate, not finished optical element