Beryllium Oxide Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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