Strontium Iodide Powder from China
Strontium iodide is employed in radiation detectors and optical applications due to its scintillation properties. It falls under HTS 2827.60.51.00 as other iodides, a pure inorganic compound not excluded as a finished optical element. The white powder is highly hygroscopic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use desiccated packaging and inert gas to maintain anhydrous state
• NRC licensing may be required for detector end-use
• Differentiate powder from fabricated crystals to stay out of heading 9001