Niobium Pentachloride from China
Niobium pentachloride (NbCl5) is a yellow crystalline solid used as a catalyst and in superconductors. Falls under HTS 2812.90.00.90 for other nonmetal halide oxides, analogous to TiCl4 treatment. Chemically defined inorganic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Hygroscopic; import in inert atmosphere packaging to maintain purity
• Check ITAR restrictions for superconductor applications
• Certificate of analysis essential to confirm anhydrous state