Zirconium Subcarbonate Crystals from China

Crystalline zirconium subcarbonate, a partially carbonated form used in analytical chemistry and as a reagent. It is a chemically defined compound under HTS 2836.99.50.10, fitting the carbonates subheading excluding peroxo forms. These crystals are employed in lab synthesis of metal organics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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

Include lab-grade purity certification (>99%) and avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial mixtures; declare as 'chemically defined' to prevent shift to 3824

Watch for REACH-like US regs on zirconium compounds