Bismuth Telluride Powder from Germany
Bismuth telluride is the leading thermoelectric material for Peltier coolers and power generators, imported as fine powder. HTS 2842.90.90.10 covers it as a chemically defined telluride salt of inorganic base bismuth. High purity grades optimize figure of merit ZT.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for impurities affecting performance; DOT shipping as ORM-D if not hazardous
• Pitfall: sets with metals may go to Section XV