Sodium Selenide Granules from Japan
Sodium selenide is a highly reactive inorganic salt used in organic synthesis and as a selenizing agent in chemical manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2842.90.90.10 as a selenide of an inorganic base (sodium), fitting the heading for salts of inorganic acids other than azides. Stabilization may be required for safe handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Ship under proper UN hazardous class 4.3 for pyrophoric solids; obtain EPA approvals for environmental releases
• Pitfall: confusing with organic selenium compounds in Chapter 29