Lead Selenide Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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