Niobium Pentachloride from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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