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Lead Selenide Powder from Canada

Lead selenide is an infrared-sensitive semiconductor material used in photodetectors and thermal imaging sensors. Under HTS 2842.90.90.10, it qualifies as a chemically defined selenide salt per Chapter 28 definitions. Its narrow bandgap makes it ideal for mid-wave IR detection.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide RoHS exemption data if for sensors; label for lead content under CPSIA if consumer-facing

• Common error: classifying as finished optical element under 9001