Rubidium Carbonate from China

Rubidium carbonate, a rare alkali metal salt, is used in specialty glass, fireworks, and research applications. It qualifies under HTS 2836.99.50 as other carbonates of inorganic bases (rubidium). High purity grades support ion-selective applications.

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

Rare chemical; provide origin certificates and purity assays for valuation

TSCA reporting mandatory; declare research vs commercial end-use