Sodium Selenide Granules from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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