Synthetic Beryllium Hydroxide from Germany
Precipitated beryllium hydroxide (Be(OH)2) used as an intermediate in beryllia ceramics production and metal extraction. Classified in HTS 2825.90.1000 as beryllium hydroxide, a metal hydroxide per subheading, chemically defined and not excluded by Chapter 28 notes on salts or organics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact chemical composition to avoid confusion with beryllium salts (2846); ensure DOT hazardous material shipping papers; common pitfall is undervaluation due to toxicity precautions increasing costs