2842.90.90.10/Sodium Selenide Granules/Japan

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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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