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Lithium Niobate Crystals from Mexico

Lithium niobate (LiNbO3) is a salt of niobic acid, used in optical waveguides and telecom devices as unworked crystals. Classified under HTS 2841.90.50.00 as other peroxometallic salts in raw form. Excluded from optical elements per chapter notes if unworked.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Specify 'unworked' status in invoice; cut wafers go to 3818 per chapter note

Provide crystal growth method docs to confirm chemical definition

Anti-dumping scrutiny for Asian origins; use precise HTS

Lithium Niobate Crystals from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2841.90.50.00