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High-Purity Cadmium Sulfide for Semiconductors from Canada

Ultra-high purity (6N) cadmium sulfide crystals or powder for manufacturing II-VI compound semiconductors like CdS photodetectors. Falls under HTS 2830.90.20.00 as chemically defined cadmium sulfide. Not doped or wafer-formed, qualifying for Chapter 28.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include lot-specific purity certificates; customs may test for semiconductor-grade specs

• Declare end-use as inorganic compound, not electronic component, to prevent shift to Chapter 85

• Comply with Wassenaar Arrangement export controls if high-purity suggests dual-use tech