Lead Selenide Powder from Germany
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 — 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
• 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