Ammonium Metatungstate from China

Ammonium metatungstate ((NH4)6H2W12O40) is an ammonium salt of a peroxometallic tungstic acid complex, widely used in catalysts and tungsten metal production. Classified under HTS 2841.90.50.00 as 'other' salts of oxo- or peroxometallic acids. It qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 28/29 notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical assay confirming metatungstate structure to distinguish from simple tungstates in 2841.80

Check for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU; pitfall is incorrect declaration as 'tungsten compound' leading to wrong heading

Use UN-approved packaging for powder form to prevent dust hazards during transport