Strontium Nitrate Crystals from China
Strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2) is a white crystalline nitrate salt classified under HTS 2834.29.51.00 as other nitrates. Used in fireworks for red flame color and in tracer bullets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Declare as UN 1507 hazardous material with proper shipping papers
• Include strontium content analysis to prevent confusion with barium nitrate
• Monitor for radioactive impurities requiring NRC licensing under heading 2844