Beryllium Oxide Powder from Germany
High-purity beryllium oxide (BeO) powder used in ceramics and electronics for its excellent thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. Classified under HTS 2825.90.1000 as beryllium oxide, a chemically defined inorganic metal oxide per Chapter 28 notes. It meets the criteria for inorganic bases and metal oxides not excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification due to beryllium toxicity regulations; ensure purity documentation to confirm chemical definition under Chapter 28; avoid misclassification as ceramic powder (6903) by verifying it's unprocessed oxide