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
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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