Cadmium Selenide Powder from Canada
Cadmium selenide is a binary inorganic compound used primarily as a pigment in ceramics and paints due to its bright red-orange color. It falls under HTS 2842.90.90.10 as a chemically defined selenide of a metal, classified among other salts of inorganic acids excluding azides. This semiconductor material is also employed in quantum dots for optical applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide SDS for hazardous material handling; ensure labeling complies with TSCA registration for new chemicals
• Common pitfall: misclassification as a pigment under Chapter 32 instead of the base compound