Synthetic Cupric Oxide Crystals from China
Laboratory-grown cupric oxide single crystals for optical and research applications. Qualifies under HTS 2825.50.10.00 as chemically defined, excluding cultured crystals >2.5g of certain halides per notes. Used in spectroscopy studies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
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
• Weigh crystals to confirm under exclusion thresholds; document growth method
• HTS ruling may be needed for crystal purity
• Handle as lab chemical with proper hazmat