Silver Nitrate Crystals from China
Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is a versatile inorganic compound of silver used in photography, medicine, and as a laboratory reagent for analytical chemistry. Classified under HTS 2843.90.00.00 as an 'other compound' of precious metal silver.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging prevents light exposure to maintain stability; include material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Declare exact silver content for accurate duty assessment based on precious metal value
• Check for restrictions on import quantities due to its use as a controlled substance precursor